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Trent Lott: “By adding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, we as a nation are embracing the principle that government…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
By adding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, we as a nation are embracing the principle that government should not spend beyond its means. This is a principle worthy of inclusion in the document that sets forth the limits of governmental power and protects the rights of individual citizens. Those are the words of Senator Daschle, the distinguished Democratic leader. They were only 1 year ago. They were right then, and they are right now. We must pass this balanced budget amendment.
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Trent Lott
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Discussing the importance of a balanced budget amendment during Senate floor debate.

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