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On the recordMarch 7, 2012
While I am a realist, I'm probably the world's greatest optimist, and I am confident that this Congress will avoid that.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Mikulski expresses optimism about Congress avoiding budget cuts.

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