07/14/2009
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"Today we are marking 1,050 days since the Senate has passed a budget."
"Like many of our witnesses, I have always believed that bipartisanship and compromise are the key to tackling the major problems confronting our Nation."
"Unfortunately, however, that seems out of fashion today."
"I just want to second your concluding comments and thank all of our witnesses today for appearing and for sharing their very thoughtful testimony."