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On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
We feel that it is our responsibility to do things differently, to lead where the President has fallen short.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ryan emphasizes the need for leadership in addressing the debt crisis.

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