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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
If the solution--and I don't believe it is what we are discussing today--but if the solution is austerity, wage cuts, benefits cut, they will leave.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan warns against austerity measures leading to migration.

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