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David Walker: they should be focused on making sure that we get our structural deficits under control and our debt-to-GDP down to…

On the recordAugust 4, 2011
they should be focused on making sure that we get our structural deficits under control and our debt-to-GDP down to reasonable and sustainable levels.
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David Walker
Kentucky

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David Walker emphasizes the need for elected officials to control structural deficits and manage debt-to-GDP ratios.

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