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James Davis: “Tonight the Congress starts its debate as to the budget resolution, which represents a statement by the Nation as to our…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2003
Tonight the Congress starts its debate as to the budget resolution, which represents a statement by the Nation as to our priorities as a country. On the eve of war, this is a more solemn event than ever, and I think it is fair to say that the United States citizens expected their Congress more so than ever to come together, Democrats and Republicans, the House and Senate, the Congress and the President, on a realistic plan, not politics, not gestures, not symbolism, something that truly represents a plan to keep our country secure and strong and to plan for the future, as we are expected to do as leaders. First of all, I think it is fair to say that the Republican budget resolution has as its centerpiece a tax cut over 10 years in the amount of about $1.3 trillion. This is truly a very significant tax cut.
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James Davis
Democratic · Florida
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Discussing the budget resolution and its implications during a time of impending war.

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