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Orrin Hatch: “What the amendment of the distinguished Senator from Connecticut would do is it would just plain make it so anybody…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
What the amendment of the distinguished Senator from Connecticut would do is it would just plain make it so anybody could waive the balanced budget amendment for any reason at any time. And I guarantee it will not be waived to increase military spending.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to the balanced budget amendment.

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