“The Liberals are spending and borrowing too much. It's mortgages our future and leaves the bill for our kids. Canadians pay more in interest than on services. These budgets need to stop. We need fiscal responsibility.”
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A discussion about the budget and government spending. The Conservatives criticized the Liberals for running large deficits and increasing the national debt, which they argue is harming Canadians.