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Chris Smith: We ran a $1.3 trillion deficit last year, and that is about 38 percent of the budget, and that is an enormous challenge…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2012
We ran a $1.3 trillion deficit last year, and that is about 38 percent of the budget, and that is an enormous challenge; not something that can be ignored.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Highlighting the significant budget deficit and its implications for national security.

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