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Barbara Boxer: “In conclusion, let's meet in the middle. Let's put this 2011 budget issue behind us quickly. Let's move on to long-term…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
In conclusion, let's meet in the middle. Let's put this 2011 budget issue behind us quickly. Let's move on to long-term deficit reduction and job creation. If we fail, let's not get paid for our work here.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 1, 2011

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is addressing the need for a resolution on the 2011 budget and advocating for accountability.

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