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On the recordMay 25, 2011
I am extremely concerned that we are headed in a direction where we could see disproportionate cuts to a part of the budget that, frankly, has not contributed to the deficit.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Conrad expresses concern over budget cuts affecting agriculture despite its contributions.

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