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On the recordMarch 10, 2011
the only investing going on now are foreign governments, including China, investing our bonds because we are running a $1.5 trillion deficit.
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Harris criticizes the current state of investment and highlights the national deficit.

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