On the recordMay 2, 2010
There is no doubt that--talk about a crisis. The country is in a crisis with the deficit that we have and the national debt in excess of $12 trillion.
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congress.govThere is no doubt that--talk about a crisis. The country is in a crisis with the deficit that we have and the national debt in excess of $12 trillion.
Specter emphasizes the urgent crisis of national debt and deficit.
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