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Kent Conrad: I am personally persuaded that one of the most important things we can do is reduce this budget deficit, reduce pressure…

On the recordFebruary 23, 1994
I am personally persuaded that one of the most important things we can do is reduce this budget deficit, reduce pressure on interest rates in order to support economic growth in this country to restore our position as international competitors.
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Kent Conrad
Democratic · North Dakota

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The speaker is addressing the importance of reducing the budget deficit to support economic growth.

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