07/25/2011
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"House Republicans seem to have finally realized that Democrats are not going to pay a ransom to allow the Federal Government to pay its bills."
"I could not agree more. As a former preschool teacher, I know the difference it can make in a child's life."
"Since 2009, the deficit has been cut in half. We need to build on that work, fairly and responsibly."
"I invite all of our colleagues--Democrats and Republicans--to join me this year in building on the bipartisan work we have done and investing in our national priorities."