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David Roe: I think that this is a classic case of Nero fiddling while Rome burns.

On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
I think that this is a classic case of Nero fiddling while Rome burns.
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David Roe
Republican · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Describing Congress's inaction on pressing economic problems.

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