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On the recordMarch 13, 2012
I would just put forth in a final statement the fact that we have the budget situation we are in today would be a sign that we get along way too well rather than do not get along well enough.
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Thomas Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Coburn suggests bipartisan cooperation has led to budget issues instead of resolving them.

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