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On the recordJune 28, 2011
Every major economist, every major financial institution -- the International Monetary Fund today issued a report saying there's going to be a severe shock to the economy nationally and internationally if we don't -- if we go into default.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen emphasizes the economic consequences of potential default and the warnings from major financial institutions.

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