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Michael Bennet: “The situation is actually much more grave than just the $1.5 trillion deficit we have, the $15 trillion debt”

On the recordMay 18, 2011
The situation is actually much more grave than just the $1.5 trillion deficit we have, the $15 trillion debt
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet emphasizes the seriousness of the national debt and infrastructure neglect.

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