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On the recordMay 4, 2011
Too often, governments have deferred difficult choices by pushing obligations off into the future without responsibly saving for the day when those obligations are due.
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Charles Boustany
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Boustany discusses the irresponsibility of governments in managing public debt and pension obligations.

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