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On the recordMarch 5, 2013
The American people are frustrated, and rightly so, with our punting responsibility to make these tough choices.
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Elizabeth Esty
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Esty acknowledges public frustration with Congress's failure to make difficult budget decisions.

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