I realize that to withdraw at this point is really unfair in many ways, but to go forward and take this position and then find myself sitting there and not being able to do the job the way it should be done on behalf of the President 100 percent, it would have been an even bigger mistake.
Senator Judd Gregg explains his reasons for withdrawing from the commerce secretary position.
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You know, the United States is one debt deal away from leading the entire world out of economic doldrums.
I think Simpson-Bowles got it right on this point. We reduced deductions and exemptions so that we generated $1.1 trillion of revenue every year.
To those still in denial, or even advocating steps that would make our debts even higher, please reconsider.
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