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On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Thank you very much. Thank you for your indulgence and your time. This is something we have to wade into, because I think all of us agree the system is not working to the extent that it needs to.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan acknowledges the need for reform in the budgeting system and expresses gratitude for the discussion.

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