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Chuck Grassley: “To paraphrase former fed chairman Paul Volcker, cutting spending may be painful, but the pain for all of us will be much…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
To paraphrase former fed chairman Paul Volcker, cutting spending may be painful, but the pain for all of us will be much greater if it isn't accomplished.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley emphasizes the necessity of cutting spending despite potential pain.

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