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CHapter one Hundred and Sixty two
"Senator Berman, some of your opponents in this primary have pointed out your conservative stances, at least in relation to theirs--do you have a place as the Democratic Party standard-bearer?"
"Yes, I do, and I think that's because I've made it a point of mine to work with my colleagues--whether to my left or to my right or so forth--on any issue. My platform is one that can and will encompass the views of all members of this Party--that's a promise."
-Howard Berman (1987)
"Governor Hammond, how would you characterize your vision for the Presidency?"
"I think mine is responsibility--you see, I believe that any government that is successful in carrying out it's basic duties must be able to balance the budget, and that's something that still has not been done--and who's paying for it, but the taxpayers. Its wrong, and I intend to correct this failure!"
"Senator Roth?"
"Well, look, I believe in responsible governing just as you do. This can be done by cutting taxes and the people will have more freedom--"
"I'm tired of you thinking that cutting taxes is the best solution--"
"Excuse me, I--"
"We need to cut spending before we cut taxes--we can't just cut taxes and hope that there'll be more money coming in! It's irresponsible!"
-Jay Hammond (1987)
"Yes, I do, and I think that's because I've made it a point of mine to work with my colleagues--whether to my left or to my right or so forth--on any issue. My platform is one that can and will encompass the views of all members of this Party--that's a promise."
-Howard Berman (1987)
"Governor Hammond, how would you characterize your vision for the Presidency?"
"I think mine is responsibility--you see, I believe that any government that is successful in carrying out it's basic duties must be able to balance the budget, and that's something that still has not been done--and who's paying for it, but the taxpayers. Its wrong, and I intend to correct this failure!"
"Senator Roth?"
"Well, look, I believe in responsible governing just as you do. This can be done by cutting taxes and the people will have more freedom--"
"I'm tired of you thinking that cutting taxes is the best solution--"
"Excuse me, I--"
"We need to cut spending before we cut taxes--we can't just cut taxes and hope that there'll be more money coming in! It's irresponsible!"
-Jay Hammond (1987)
- Israel
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