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On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Well, Mr. Speaker, I think reducing our deficit by $900 billion is a good idea. I really do. I think the American people agree that reducing our deficit by $900 billion is a good idea; and if all that stands in the way of us reducing our deficit by $900 billion is allowing this request to move through, I would certainly urge my friend from Utah to reconsider. I reserve the balance of my time.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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Mar 26, 2014

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