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Charles W. Stenholm: that is not the intent of this amendment. It is not to get into taxes or spending. It is just to say to this body, we…

On the recordMay 5, 2004
that is not the intent of this amendment. It is not to get into taxes or spending. It is just to say to this body, we have to make a decision regarding how much more we borrow on our children and grandchildren.

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Discussing the implications of borrowing on future generations.

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I rise in deep sadness about the way this House is being run. A rule which denies the ranking member of the Committee on Ways and Means an opportunity to offer a serious, responsible amendment on an issue as important as this is should…

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