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On the recordApril 7, 2011
Had we chosen to repeat history, we would have allowed a government shutdown. Instead we decided to make history by implementing in the middle of this fiscal year substantial reductions in spending.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell emphasizes the importance of avoiding a government shutdown and making significant budget cuts.

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