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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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