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David Thomas: “I think that is the question that most Americans ask of their Government: Can we continue to spend more than we take in?…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 1995
I think that is the question that most Americans ask of their Government: Can we continue to spend more than we take in? Is it morally wrong to spend more than we take in, to transfer that debt to someone in the future? I think Americans ask, is it fiscally responsible to continue to spend more than we take in? The answer, obviously, 'is no,' it is not morally responsible, it is not fiscally responsible. So, that is the basic question. And most everyone would answer that the same. Then we get into a great debate about how we do it. I support a balanced budget amendment. I believe very strongly that it needs to be done. I believe very strongly that it has worked in the States.
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David Thomas
New York
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Discussing the balanced budget amendment during Senate floor debate.

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