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Bill Bennett: No. No. I will not because the deficit is a function of the vitality of the economy. If the economy is stronger than the…

On the recordOctober 2, 2003
No. No. I will not because the deficit is a function of the vitality of the economy. If the economy is stronger than the computers at CBO are currently saying it is, the deficit could disappear and we could have the whole $87 billion. I am not saying that we will because I don't know.
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Bill Bennett

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Discussing the relationship between the economy and the federal deficit.

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