03/09/2009
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"When President H.W. Bush tried to do something about the deficit, that was a major factor in his failure to win reelection."
"Yes, but you could cut taxes on a simple majority, but to raise taxes, you would need on most of these proposals a super majority."
"Some of us actually cast tough votes that cost many of our colleagues their seats when they voted for the 1993 Clinton budget."
"I think I have made my point. None."