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.
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
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Grassley emphasizes the necessity of cutting spending despite potential pain.
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