On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
the sequester was part of the Budget Control Act. That is what we did.
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congress.govthe sequester was part of the Budget Control Act. That is what we did.
Sessions explains the sequester's origin and its legislative approval.
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Our budget would eliminate that procedure. It's something I've opposed, but it's stuck.
I cannot agree to that. I cannot accept having our officers placed at that kind of risk.