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John Sarbanes: “This borrow-and-spend policy which the other side of the aisle is pursuing is the direct cause of the runup in the…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2006
This borrow-and-spend policy which the other side of the aisle is pursuing is the direct cause of the runup in the national debt, is it not? This chart which shows the incredible expansion of the national debt is the consequence of pursuing this policy. We are running record budget deficits, is that correct, I ask the Senator?
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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