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On the recordJanuary 4, 1996
Let me just make a couple of final points. It also does not get us to a balanced budget which is something else that I think needs to be done that we feel very strongly. The fourth thing that could happen is the President could put a balanced budget on the table and we would get a continuing resolution like that. I think that onus is on the President. Both sides are at play here. I think we could all do a better job.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the need for a balanced budget during a congressional debate.

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