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On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
if you make the right investments at the right time and the right cuts at the right time, that's going to have an impact on our long-term sustainability more than just focusing on short-term cuts.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the importance of strategic investments for long-term economic sustainability.

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