12/02/2009
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"Thank you for being willing to do this and to your entire family. I know it was a difficult decision."
"I applaud the Chairman and Ranking Member for continually reminding all of us in the Senate about our responsibilities to balance the budget."
"I think we could be more aggressive in trying to move forward."
"I do want to start off by congratulating the Obama administration for presenting an honest budget."