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On the recordDecember 8, 2011
I think most Members of Congress would acknowledge that their constituents want the Federal budget balanced. Why is it not enough for us just to tell Members of Congress: Please balance it. We don't want to have to restrict your authority. We don't want to have to take the keys away from the irresponsible driver. We just want you to be responsible. Why doesn't that work?
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee
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Dec 8, 2011

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