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On the recordFebruary 3, 2014
Entitlement reform has to be accompanied by revenue increases. It is called the 'grand bargain,' right?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the necessity of revenue increases alongside entitlement reform.

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