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On the recordJuly 28, 2015
They are in such deep trouble. The deep recession of 2009, that was basically the catalyst for the ongoing crisis.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Senator Johnson describes the 2009 recession as a key factor in Greece's crisis.

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