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Orrin Hatch: “For some of these freshmen Senators, it will be their first speech as U.S. Senators. I can't believe that there is…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 1997
For some of these freshmen Senators, it will be their first speech as U.S. Senators. I can't believe that there is anything more fitting than the balanced budget amendment in their very first speech. This is a historic issue, and I think these freshmen Senators will help us understand how truly historic it is.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the significance of the balanced budget amendment for new Senators.

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