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On the recordMay 7, 1998
My question was this: You said that because we have a committee composed of intelligent, patriotic Americans, we should not be for an across-the-board cut. My recollection is that in the past, the gentleman from Illinois has voted for across-the-board cuts. Did that reflect his lack of respect for the members of those committees?
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Questioning a colleague's stance on budget cuts during a debate.

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