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To: org.whodat
I believe the first one was none other than Davy Crockett of Tennessee
21 posted on 12/26/2008 7:47:14 PM PST by An Old Man
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To: An Old Man
I believe the first one was none other than Davy Crockett of Tennessee

Let me expand on that: It is my understanding the Mr Crockett refused to spend the money of his constituents and admonished his colleagues who were debating the merits of some Federal giveaway program to do likewise.

25 posted on 12/26/2008 7:58:56 PM PST by An Old Man
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I believe the name of the speech was

Not yours to give.

http://fee.org/nff/not-yours-to-give/


47 posted on 12/27/2008 4:05:52 AM PST by EBH ( Directive 10-289)
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