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On the recordMay 11, 2009
The Administration asked us earlier this year to support borrowing $800 billion on our children's credit card to 'stimulate' the economy.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Criticism of the Administration's borrowing strategy for economic stimulus.

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