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Joe Biden: “If we don't take meaningful steps to rein in our debt, it could damage our markets, increase the cost of borrowing, and…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
If we don't take meaningful steps to rein in our debt, it could damage our markets, increase the cost of borrowing, and jeopardize our recovery--all of which would have an even worse effect on our job growth and family incomes.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden warns about the consequences of failing to address national debt.

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