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Ben Bernanke: “Yes, I think a very substantial additional tack on the deficits is needed.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
Yes, I think a very substantial additional tack on the deficits is needed.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Advocates for significant measures to address the national deficit.

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