On the recordJanuary 30, 2008
I don't think the Republicans are going to be in a strong position to argue fiscal responsibility, when they have added $4 trillion or $5 trillion worth of national debt.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “I don't think the Republicans are going to be in a strong position to argue fiscal responsibility, when they have added…”
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Barack Obama critiques Republicans on fiscal responsibility in light of national debt.
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