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Ed Markey: I happen to believe today we are wealthy enough and strong enough that we should have a balanced budget.

On the recordApril 5, 2016
I happen to believe today we are wealthy enough and strong enough that we should have a balanced budget.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for achieving a balanced budget given the current economic strength.

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