02/01/2016
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"A long-term solution to the revenue challenges facing the HTF would boost the economy while also reducing the deficit."
"When was the last time we had a balanced budget in this country, Mr. Lew?"
"So you started a down payment on this, and recommending what you recommended."
"And there is no doubt, Mr. Secretary, that if we did not have that money voted upon in February 2009, we would have been in a worse place."