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On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
I would urge the Congress to focus on developing the consensus, passing legislation to reduce the deficit.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the need for Congress to prioritize deficit reduction legislation.

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