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Chris Van Hollen: “We do need to reduce the deficit in a predictable, responsible way. That will require spending cuts, and it will also…”

On the recordApril 14, 2011
We do need to reduce the deficit in a predictable, responsible way. That will require spending cuts, and it will also require shared sacrifice. The reason that the fiscal commission said that the Republican plan was unbalanced is they try and do it all one way. History has shown that doesn't work. I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Ryan). {time} 1840
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland
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Apr 14, 2011

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