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On the recordMarch 24, 2009
Less than three-tenths of 1 percent of our GDP is being invested in our non-defense public structures and buildings.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin points out the low investment in public infrastructure.

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