Ari Fleischer actually said...

Well, I don't think it was symbolic at all, Sanjay. In fact the only institution in Washington of the House, the Senate and White House that has actually done its job and done anything meaningful on spending or debt is the House of Representatives.

Context

Fleischer argues that the House has taken meaningful action regarding spending and debt, contrasting it with the Senate and the President's inaction.

07/18/2011

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