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On the recordJuly 20, 2011
Well, the Republican--we heard it here over and over again, it was cut, balance--whatever. What I kept hearing is cut, slash, and burn because they're going to cut and slash critical programs for seniors. I think what Americans really, really want, they want a job.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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