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On the recordOctober 24, 2017
In an effort to stay true to Chairman Hensarling's commitment to a balanced budget, I will continue to have the national debt clock up during my 5 minutes.
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Michael Capuano
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Capuano emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility despite rising national debt.

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