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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I do not think you can deal with a balance sheet if you just put, you know, a blindfold on one eye and say, 'I am just going to look at one-half of the balance sheet.'
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine emphasizes the need to consider both sides of the budget.

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