“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordFebruary 27, 2013
Americans want Washington to tighten their belt. And to do that, we need to find waste.
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee
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Editor's note · Context

Stressing the need for fiscal responsibility and identifying waste in government spending.

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