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On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
We have to begin to confront that inconsistency if we, as policymakers, are going to have the political space to make the choices that need to be made.
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Martin Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith highlights the public's contradictory views on budget cuts and balancing the budget.

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