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Leon Panetta: I agree with the commitment of the President to try to take action to reduce the deficit and the number that he…

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I agree with the commitment of the President to try to take action to reduce the deficit and the number that he suggested.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta supports the President's proposal to cut $400 billion for deficit reduction.

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