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Hillary Clinton: “I understand and agree that the American people are rightly and justifiably concerned about our national debt, about our…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I understand and agree that the American people are rightly and justifiably concerned about our national debt, about our economy, and about unemployment.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clinton acknowledges public concerns while advocating for investment in national security.

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