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Pat Ryan: The President has disappointed us all by declining that opportunity. He punted.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
The President has disappointed us all by declining that opportunity. He punted.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ryan expresses disappointment in the President's failure to lead on budget issues.

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