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Pat Ryan: Why did you duck, why are you not taking this opportunity to lead?

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Why did you duck, why are you not taking this opportunity to lead?
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ryan criticizes President Obama for not addressing fiscal challenges directly.

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