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On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
The failure by the administration to deal honestly with the drivers of debt, specifically when it comes to government spending on health care, is a failure that imperils our economic security and now our national security.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Criticism of the administration's handling of debt and its impact on national security.

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