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On the recordMay 21, 2013
To the extent quantitative easing does have these impacts that I've described, it does so basically by way of encouraging consumption.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Senator Lee discusses the purpose of quantitative easing in stimulating consumption.

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