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Pat Ryan: the recent experience of Europe teaches us that we cannot keep making unaffordable promises without eventually hitting a…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
the recent experience of Europe teaches us that we cannot keep making unaffordable promises without eventually hitting a real debt limit.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan warns against unsustainable fiscal policies based on European experiences.

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