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Mike Lawler: “Five years ago, the number-one issue I ran on was debt. It has been and continues to be our greatest national security…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
Five years ago, the number-one issue I ran on was debt. It has been and continues to be our greatest national security risk.
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Mike Lawler
Republican · New York

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Lawler emphasizes debt as a critical national security issue.

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