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Ben Bernanke: “It is absolutely critical that that happen and that we work through the broader set of fiscal issues.”

On the recordMay 11, 2011
It is absolutely critical that that happen and that we work through the broader set of fiscal issues.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke emphasizes the importance of raising the debt limit.

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