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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
This budget is, quote, 'more a platform for the president's re-election campaign than a legislative proposal.'
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan critiques the budget as politically motivated rather than a serious legislative effort.

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