On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
I believe strongly, it is critically important that we run deficits and add the debt in the short term.
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congress.govI believe strongly, it is critically important that we run deficits and add the debt in the short term.
Conrad emphasizes the necessity of short-term deficits for economic recovery.
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