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Barney Frank: “What is wrong with it is that the budget that has been adopted, over the objection of the gentleman who thought it was…”

On the recordApril 6, 2000
What is wrong with it is that the budget that has been adopted, over the objection of the gentleman who thought it was too liberal, does not have enough money. I would be glad to join with the gentleman from Oklahoma if he would be willing to put his money where his mouth is, if in fact he would allow the program----
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Discussing budget concerns and funding adequacy during a floor debate.

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