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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
We need to deal very quickly and broadly with our deficit problems in a balanced way that the President can support and Congress can support.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter emphasizes the urgency of addressing deficit issues to avoid sequestration.

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