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On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
Most of us in this room today, however, understand that we simply cannot cut our way out of debt, tax our way out of debt, or save our way out of debt.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper discusses the multifaceted approach needed to address national debt.

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