12/01/2009
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"We just lost an election, and I will take the responsibility for that. One of the reasons why Republicans lost the last election is because the -- our base, who are concerned about our stewardship of ..."
"One of the reasons why Republicans lost the last election is because our base, who are concerned about our stewardship of their tax dollars, believed that we got on a spending spree."
"The loss of volume, I am told, will result in a $7 billion loss in fiscal year 2009."
"I am pleased to be joining the Subcommittee. I am grateful for the opportunity."