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On the recordMay 19, 2011
Democratic leaders and the President talk a lot about a balanced approach to reducing our deficit. We believe in that approach. The Senator from Utah has indicated that. But I ask the Senator, what is the more balanced approach? Is the plan that hikes taxes and grows the government or a plan that controls Washington spending and shifts the balance back to everyday Americans?
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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