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Jeb Hensarling: History shows that no nation can borrow and spend its way into prosperity.

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
History shows that no nation can borrow and spend its way into prosperity.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Hensarling argues against excessive government spending as a solution to economic issues.

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