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Bob Menendez: But the bottom line is, in this budget, whatever are those increases I cited, they are paid for and ultimately meet the…

On the recordMay 17, 2007
But the bottom line is, in this budget, whatever are those increases I cited, they are paid for and ultimately meet the challenges we have as a country. Does the Senator disagree with any of those priorities we have?
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing budget priorities and funding during a Senate debate.

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