See, when you have more money in your pocket you get to spend the money.

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Putting more money in the pocket of responsible citizens who are motivated to spend should be the priority of government policy-makers.

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It would take money out of the pocket of Americans who are most likely to spend it, and it would harm small businesses that depend on the spending.

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And, look, the whole economy does well when taxes are kept low for middle-class families and working families, because when you guys have a little extra money in your pocket you spend it -- you have to, on basic necessities.

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The idea is that with more money sloshing about the system, everyone should more have cash in their pocket and be happier to spend.

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