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John Boehner: “That's why the House has twice passed legislation to replace it with commonsense cuts and reforms that won't threaten…”

On the recordFebruary 18, 2013
That's why the House has twice passed legislation to replace it with commonsense cuts and reforms that won't threaten public safety, national security or the economy -- or our economy. Once again, the president offered no credible plan that can pass Congress, only more calls for higher taxes.

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Boehner responds to Obama's claims about budget cuts and criticizes the lack of a credible plan from the president.

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