John Cornyn said "If it's not going to be imposed by self-restraint, we need some sort of constitutional restraint." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 29, 2011

If it's not going to be imposed by self-restraint, we need some sort of constitutional restraint.

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Cornyn argues for constitutional measures to enforce budget discipline.

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