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On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I think it's clear that, you know, this is one of those cases--and they're not that frequent in any endeavor, particularly Government--where we have to reinforce success, not undercut it.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Emphasizes the need to support successful programs rather than cut funding.

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