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Jason Altmire: “I'm sure the gentleman from Connecticut would agree that it's ironic, given the fact that it was a week ago that we sat…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2008
I'm sure the gentleman from Connecticut would agree that it's ironic, given the fact that it was a week ago that we sat here together in this Chamber and listened to the President's State of the Union Address. And I liked some of what the President had to say on fiscal responsibility, challenging the Congress, challenging his administration to take the budget and make tough decisions and be fiscally responsible.
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Jason Altmire
Pennsylvania

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Discussing the President's State of the Union Address and fiscal responsibility.

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