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Pete Sessions: “The reason why we're here today is because we're spending too much money. Another reason why we're here today is because…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2011
The reason why we're here today is because we're spending too much money. Another reason why we're here today is because the Democratic Party and the Members--many of them who have spoken today--took $500 billion out of Medicare, and that's why that system is in real trouble. Republicans will save Medicare, not bankrupt it like our friends the Democrats have done. I reserve the balance of my time.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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Jul 29, 2011

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