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Jacob J. Lew: I think the net benefit will be a stronger economy that helps even the people who are paying a price.

On the recordApril 10, 2013
I think the net benefit will be a stronger economy that helps even the people who are paying a price.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Arguing that shared sacrifice will ultimately strengthen the economy.

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