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On the recordMarch 4, 2012
We have a very difficult task in front of us in Congress, and one that is not lost by both of you gentlemen or anyone on the panel, and that is how we find a way to balance the Federal budget, find a way to cut spending and get our Federal spending back in line with our resources.
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Kevin Yoder
Republican · Kansas

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Yoder emphasizes the challenge of balancing the Federal budget and cutting spending.

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