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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
My concern is...the term 'primary balance' and 'sustainable debts and deficits' gives the clear impression we will never balance.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford expresses concern over the administration's approach to budget balancing.

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