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Jacob J. Lew: “I think that it is a mistake for us to wait until we have the kind of growth that we all want before we start thinking…”

On the recordSeptember 15, 2010
I think that it is a mistake for us to wait until we have the kind of growth that we all want before we start thinking about taking steps that would show a real dedication to turning the corner.
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Jacob J. Lew

Editor's note · Context

Warns against delaying action on economic recovery and debt reduction.

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