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On the recordAugust 2, 2010
I think as discussed by Congress, in any way a contingent liability, the damage to the Government budget that would arise from a future financial crisis.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Conrad emphasizes the potential future damage to the government budget from financial crises.

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