03/12/2013
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"Some of our Republican colleagues have indicated that, if they don't get their way, ... they would shut down the government."
"I hope we don't get to the point where we have to go through that again."
"Thank you, Chairman Ryan, welcome Director Lew. I want to commend the President for putting forth a budget that reduces our deficit while also investing in our future."
"Compromise is not a dirty word. Getting things done requires give and take. We should begin that conversation now."