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Orrin Hatch: I think it promises a balanced budget, I don't think it mandates one. It gives us the flexibility to do whatever we want…

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
I think it promises a balanced budget, I don't think it mandates one. It gives us the flexibility to do whatever we want to do, as long as we comply its requirements.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the implications of a proposed budget plan.

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