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On the recordMay 9, 2012
One of the most important things we could do to support Europe in addressing their fiscal crisis was to address our own at home.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen emphasizes the need for U.S. fiscal responsibility to aid Europe.

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