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On the recordJanuary 31, 2022
As a percent of our gross domestic product (GDP), our debt continues to grow, which is very concerning to me.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Portman expresses concern about the growing national debt relative to GDP.

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