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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Right now we are in the midst of a growing fiscal crisis, and it is crucially important that we have an honest conversation about the challenges we face.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota
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Conrad emphasizes the need for honest discussion during a fiscal crisis.

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