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Bill Pascrell: “When this President raised his hand, we were losing 750,000 jobs a year, number one; and, number two, we had a deficit…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2012
When this President raised his hand, we were losing 750,000 jobs a year, number one; and, number two, we had a deficit beyond belief, Madam Chairman. And for us to compare, you must believe in fairy tales. Now, if you want to talk about a budget that's in balance, we can do that; but if we continue on this path and not recognize history, we will never come to balance. Let's be honest.
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Bill Pascrell
Democratic · New Jersey
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Mar 29, 2012

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