Sanders opening statement on the Republican budget

News Release — Sen. Bernie SandersOct. 5, 2017
Contact:Sanders Press Office
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 –The Senate Budget Committee began consideration of the Republican budget Wednesday. Below is Ranking Member Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) prepared opening statement:
Mr. Chairman, let me begin by thanking you for doing what no other previous Budget Committee chairman has done: You have released your budget resolution five days prior to our markup. And