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On the recordOctober 3, 2011
I believe he is correct. That is why we are here today because the Congress has ignored every other mechanism, and the most powerful mechanism we have is a constitutional amendment.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

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Congress's neglect of budget rules necessitates a constitutional amendment for fiscal responsibility.

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