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Jeb Hensarling: “I guess, Mr. Chairman, then the question is, yes, I would hope that if one committed $1.1 trillion, when you add in debt…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2009
I guess, Mr. Chairman, then the question is, yes, I would hope that if one committed $1.1 trillion, when you add in debt service, some good would come from it.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Hensarling expresses hope for positive outcomes from significant financial commitments.

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