Joe Courtney actually said...

I always cite Phil Gramm, who invented sequester, who was quoted recently saying the purpose of sequester was not to be a policy but to in fact be an incentive for people to sit down and compromise and act.

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Courtney references Phil Gramm's intent behind sequester as a tool for encouraging compromise.

04/25/2013

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