I would simply say, if the majority party leadership wants to save $50 million, all they have to do is to sit down with us and ask us to participate in shaping that cut so that it could be fair and balanced and real. I would urge them, do not unilaterally take actions that belie their claim to want bipartisanship and do not play games with rank and file Members and squeeze their budgets while insulating the power centers of this body.
Addressing budget cuts and the need for bipartisan cooperation.
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