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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I begged Chairman Greenspan not to take that position because it is, yes, it is psychological, but it matters around here.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Conrad emphasizes the psychological impact of budget decisions.

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