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Chris Coons: “I think all of us agree that we are in a debt and deficit crisis and one that I would welcome your elucidating a little…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I think all of us agree that we are in a debt and deficit crisis and one that I would welcome your elucidating a little bit further just what the consequences would be for, as you put it, Senator, the little guy.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons emphasizes the urgency of addressing the debt crisis for the American economy.

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