I really do believe that was just a cover to use as a reason not to vote for the balanced budget amendment. But again, if we can work together in a bipartisan way to get a glidepath toward a balanced budget, certainly we should try to do that.
Discussing the need for bipartisan support for a balanced budget amendment.
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