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Jeff Duncan: “It is difficult for a nation which is in debt to the tune of almost $18 trillion to discuss or preach to other nations…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2014
It is difficult for a nation which is in debt to the tune of almost $18 trillion to discuss or preach to other nations about their looming debt crises.
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Jeff Duncan
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Duncan highlights the U.S. debt issue while discussing Argentina's economic influence.

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