Mr. President, I do not believe that any portion of the peace dividend should be used to offset tax cuts. I believe that the peace dividend should be used to invest directly in America and in the American people. We simply can no longer put off investing in our people and in our infrastructure.
Speaking about modifying the budget agreement and use of the peace dividend.
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