You know, my wife and I are the proud possessors of two great-grandchildren, just within the last month. The distinguished chairman's grandson, and Erma's and my great-grandchildren, each of them owes, as of this past Monday, $24,253.36 on the national debt of the United States. My amendment is for the purpose of keeping down this debt and not increasing the deficit.
Discussing the national debt and proposing an amendment to reduce it.
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