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Ben Bernanke: “Acting now to develop a credible program to reduce future deficits would not only enhance economic growth and stability…”

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Acting now to develop a credible program to reduce future deficits would not only enhance economic growth and stability in the long run.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

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Bernanke highlights the importance of immediate action to reduce future deficits for economic stability.

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