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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
we, the American people, the Congress needs to demonstrate a credible commitment to solving the long-term fiscal problems.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke highlights the importance of a credible plan for long-term fiscal stability.

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