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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
I remember when our previous Vice President said that deficits don't matter, and, in fact, we all know that they do.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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Kent Conrad emphasizes the importance of addressing budget deficits.

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