Joe Biden said "We have to go spend money to keep from going bankrupt." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 20, 2009

We have to go spend money to keep from going bankrupt.

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Biden's statement reflects a controversial economic strategy during the recession.

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