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Mike Lee: The problem is that that power has been abused to the point where we're now $15 trillion in debt.

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
The problem is that that power has been abused to the point where we're now $15 trillion in debt.
Said by
Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Lee highlights the severity of national debt due to Congress's borrowing power.

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