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Bob Wise: I want to respectfully disagree with the budget that has been presented by the Republican side, but also lay out an…

On the recordMay 12, 1995
I want to respectfully disagree with the budget that has been presented by the Republican side, but also lay out an alternative, to lay out my budget, and I want to say this is my budget, not endorsed necessarily by anyone. I think some important points need to be made. In developing a budget, and particularly a balanced budget, and everyone agrees on the need for balance in the budget.
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Bob Wise
West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of special orders and presenting an alternative budget during a House floor speech.

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