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John Sarbanes: As I draw to a close, I just want to underscore what is happening. I had put a question to the Senator from North Dakota…

On the recordNovember 1, 2005
As I draw to a close, I just want to underscore what is happening. I had put a question to the Senator from North Dakota and there wasn't an opportunity to answer. Our debt is escalating at a faster rate than the budget deficit, which compounds the situation. Who is holding this debt? Who is buying this paper and, therefore, has claims against U.S. citizens looking out into the future?
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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