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Dan Burton: “I think that is excessive. I think the committee of jurisdiction and authorizing made the right decision. That is why I…”

On the recordJune 5, 1996
I think that is excessive. I think the committee of jurisdiction and authorizing made the right decision. That is why I support the cut.
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Dan Burton
Indiana

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Discussing budget cuts during a House floor debate.

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