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Patrick Leahy: “Well, I hope it doesn't come to pass. As a bumper sticker slogan, talking about these kind of cuts sounds great.”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
Well, I hope it doesn't come to pass. As a bumper sticker slogan, talking about these kind of cuts sounds great.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses concern about the popularity of budget cuts versus their real impact.

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