On the recordApril 9, 2024
I think that is ineptness on Congress' part, not on yours, and we tend to tie your hands behind your back when we don't get budgets done on time.
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congress.govI think that is ineptness on Congress' part, not on yours, and we tend to tie your hands behind your back when we don't get budgets done on time.
Tester criticizes Congress for failing to pass budgets on time, impacting military operations.
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