We cannot and will not sustain deficits like these without end. Contrary to the prevailing wisdom in Washington these past few years, we cannot simply spend as we please and defer the consequences to the next budget, the next administration or the next generation. We are paying the price for these deficits right now.
President Obama emphasizes the need for fiscal responsibility and the consequences of ongoing deficits.
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The essence of Prop. 50 is to say that if you are going to play that game, then we are going to try to counteract that abuse of the system.
That's what I hope every visitor to this center takes away from their experience.
They're meant to remind us of who we can be, to remind us of what's possible, so we can forge ahead.
I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is.
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