05/05/2014
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"After considerable thought, I've concluded that the KBRA and essentially what has been agreed to at this point, is simply unaffordable in the current Federal budget environment."
"a significant reduction may be necessary given present budget rules and realities"
"My message on this point is working together in good faith there's got to be a way to accomplish the agreement's objectives with a lower price tag."
"Nobody in a challenging situation like this gets everything they want."