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Chris Van Hollen: The question is not whether to reduce the deficits, the question has been how do we reduce the deficit

On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
The question is not whether to reduce the deficits, the question has been how do we reduce the deficit
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to deficit reduction.

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