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Jason Smith

Jason Smith (R-MO) represents the eighth congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Government overreach at its worst

Thursday, January 12, 2023

President Ronald Reagan once said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." He was exactly right. Government bureaucrats love to claim that the red tape they put in place is supposed to be for the greater good. Here in Missouri, we know that's a bunch of hogwash. What these unelected bureaucrats are really trying to do is expand government command and control over the lives of hardworking Americans, especially those in rural areas like southern and southeastern Missouri.

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