Jeb Hensarling: “As we can see up here, we are exceeding $17 trillion in debt, and our…”

On the recordJuly 16, 2013

As we can see up here, we are exceeding $17 trillion in debt, and our chances for recovery as well as the outlook for our children's prosperity dims.

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Jeb Hensarling

Republican · Texas

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Hensarling highlights the growing national debt and its impact on future prosperity.

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