05/08/2013
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"I actually had the chance to meet one-on-one with President Obama, and I wanted to thank him for his support as a father and to thank him for endorsing those pieces of legislation."
"Today Republicans in the Senate faced a choice about how to grow our economy and reduce our deficit."
"S. 388 would delay sequestration and provide the Congress with the time necessary to enact balanced deficit reduction."
"His reputation as a master of fiscal issues who can work with leaders on both sides of the aisle has already helped him succeed in some of the toughest jobs in Washington."