But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then think about how we have moved from hundreds of billions of surpluses to hundreds of billions of deficits.

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I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

But the point you need to know is that no president at war cut taxes...

But the point you need to know is that no president at war cut taxes...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.