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Jacob J. Lew: “It is critical, I believe, because the debt that we are facing and the interest payments on the debt--the CBO Director…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
It is critical, I believe, because the debt that we are facing and the interest payments on the debt--the CBO Director sat there and said it is unsustainable.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Senator Ensign emphasizes the unsustainable nature of current debt and its impact on the economy.

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