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Lloyd Doggett: “We would contrast that example with those Republican Presidential candidates who said they wouldn't support $1 of…”

On the recordMay 10, 2012
We would contrast that example with those Republican Presidential candidates who said they wouldn't support $1 of additional revenue for $10 of spending cuts to get our budget in balance. This is a ``wreckonciliation'' bill that asks nothing of Mr. Exxon, that asks nothing more of hedge fund managers, but asks those who are most vulnerable in our society to share more pain. I think we must reject this reconciliation bill which is a wreck for so many American families.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas
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May 10, 2012

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