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On the recordMarch 12, 2003
let us talk about monetizing the debt because some economists have said all we need to do is monetize the debt. That means printing more money and having inflation making it easier for the government to pay down that debt.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the concept of monetizing debt in relation to government financial policy.

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