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James A. Leach: “I would only respond briefly. I think perspective has to be applied. The gentleman is correct that a year ago the budget…”

On the recordMay 14, 1997
I would only respond briefly. I think perspective has to be applied. The gentleman is correct that a year ago the budget came in less than the prior year. But this budget is precisely the same as the prior year, precisely the same as the administration has requested.
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James A. Leach
Iowa

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Discussing the budget during a House floor debate.

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