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John B. Breaux: “I particularly want to say to Senator Chafee, it is because of his leadership on the Republican side of the aisle that…”

On the recordApril 25, 1996
I particularly want to say to Senator Chafee, it is because of his leadership on the Republican side of the aisle that our organization was possible. Without his help, it would not have been possible. It is just that simple. He has taken some very courageous stands. I think all Members of this body should applaud him for that. They said it could not be done. They said it was impossible, particularly in an election year, when a third of this body was up for election and when both parties have candidates who are now running for the Presidency of the United States. It was said it was absolutely impossible that Members of the Congress, Members of the Senate, could come together in a bipartisan fashion and put together a product that actually balanced the budget in a 7-year period, a budget that would be scored by the Congressional Budget Office in a way that everybody can agree with the figures.
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Recognizing Senator Chafee's leadership and bipartisan efforts in budget discussions.

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