George H.W. Bush said "A balanced budget amendment is the only way to force the Federal Government, both the Congress and the executive branch, to live within its means." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 9, 1992

A balanced budget amendment is the only way to force the Federal Government, both the Congress and the executive branch, to live within its means.

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Address to the Nation on the Balanced Budget Amendment

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