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On the recordNovember 29, 2011
I can only imagine what America would look like today if that requirement had been imposed in 1997.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham reflects on the potential impact of a balanced budget amendment if passed in 1997.

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