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Gary Peters: “We have over 120 economists from all sorts of persuasions that are saying it`s time to be bold. We can`t -- we can`t…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
We have over 120 economists from all sorts of persuasions that are saying it`s time to be bold. We can`t -- we can`t possibly get through this pandemic if we don`t take significant action going forward, and that`s what the president is behind.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Peters emphasizes the need for bold action to address the pandemic and supports Biden's position.

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