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Lindsey Graham: “I would argue, at $15 trillion of national debt, the political construct that exists today is incapable of saving the…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
I would argue, at $15 trillion of national debt, the political construct that exists today is incapable of saving the American people from financial ruin.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Graham emphasizes the need for a balanced budget amendment due to national debt concerns.

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