01/03/2002
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"My budget is compassionate."
"This debate illustrates a point I've been making for a while: When money is left in Washington, there is a tremendous temptation for the Government to use it."
"My budget is also responsible."
"In no way, shape, or form would I want Federal policy to undermine the good work that Governor King and others in Maine have done."