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On the recordJune 15, 2010
Today Republicans are on the floor of the House of Representatives speaking out on behalf of the American people that we believe that the leadership of this House of Representatives should bring forth a budget, a budget that would give the American people more confidence in this body. We are at record low numbers of people who have confidence in the leadership of the House of Representatives, the ability to lead this country in a direction that will bring us closer to jobs and addressing the issues of this Nation. We just got the budget numbers that come in from May, and through May of this year, we have a $936 billion deficit. Mr. Speaker, the American people understand that we must have a road map, a road map to lead America back to where we become an employer Nation again. Taxing, spending, and unemployment will not lead us that way. I urge this House leadership, the Democrats, please bring forward a budget where the American people can be part of this debate.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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The speaker addresses the need for a budget to restore confidence and address the national deficit.

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