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On the recordJanuary 20, 2009
I believe it is essential that we begin the difficult work of putting our budget back on a sound long-term fiscal course.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Kent Conrad stresses the importance of restoring long-term fiscal stability.

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