Economists rarely agree, but, on this score, there's overwhelming agreement that we need a robust and sustained economic recovery package. The greater threat to our economy lies in doing too little, rather than in not doing enough.
On the recordDecember 31, 2008
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Biden emphasizes the need for a strong economic recovery package to address the economic crisis.
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