How did it get to be $8.8 trillion? When you took over, it was only at $5 trillion. How in heaven's name over the last 6 years could you possibly be so irresponsible to take it from $5.5 trillion to $8.8 trillion? I am amazed, shocked, chagrined, and saddened.
Addressing the increase in national debt during a debate.
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