On the recordNovember 17, 2010
We need to make the tough choices to put our country back on a sustainable fiscal path and lay the foundation for long-term job creation and economic growth.
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Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jacob J. "Jack" Lew as Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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