But I think fundamentally we have a philosophic difference over how tight this provision should be. What we are saying is we want to make it as difficult as possible, as difficult as possible, for this House, which has proven in the past to not be able to restrain itself, to in fact deny the President the ability to cut spending.
Discussing the need for strict provisions on spending cuts during a House debate.
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