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Barack Obama: If we do not take meaningful steps to rein in our debt, it could damage our markets, increase the cost of borrowing, and…

On the recordMarch 3, 2010
If we do not take meaningful steps to rein in our debt, it could damage our markets, increase the cost of borrowing, and jeopardize our recovery, all of which would have an even worse effect on our job growth and family incomes.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama warns about the consequences of failing to control national debt.

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