51.   And Dole joined Clinton on the rhetorical high road, saying a balanced budget deal is still possible.

52.   An amendment to require a balanced federal budget was defeated in the Senate, and one to impose term limits on Congress died in the House.

53.   Analysts predict an agreement too, though they said the final agreement may not completely deliver on a balanced budget.

54.   And both parties will be constrained by the necessity of paying for any cuts with benefit reductions or revenue increases elsewhere to stay on track toward a balanced budget.

55.   And did the GOP want balanced budgets?

56.   And he received a standing ovation on both sides of the aisle when he asked that this be the Congress that delivers a balanced budget.

57.   And he co-sponsored the balanced budget amendment.

58.   And his party would also like to import ideas from the state capitols to Washington, such as balanced budget laws.

59.   And he opposes a balanced budget amendment.

60.   And even a unified balanced budget is at least seven years away if we get there at all.