03/30/2011
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"messing with it in any way would likely lead to some unintended negative consequences."
"I do not understand why... this one entity is one that should have absolutely no checks and balances."
"The U.S. Senate has basically caused this great Nation to be in decline because we are not willing to deal with the tough issues we need to deal with."
"It is evident the debt ceiling is going to be increased. It is probable that not much is going to occur as it relates to spending."