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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I recall 8 years ago at this time, when we had a significant surplus in the Federal Government after the Clinton Administration.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on past federal surpluses during the Clinton Administration.

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