And here, just a couple. Even with the meager economic growth we've had from 2009 to 2012, revenue to the federal government has … Over the last four years, $5.1 trillion [in deficits]. … 42 billion. The fiscal cliff deal will raise about $41 billion. That's a tenth of what we can get through economic growth. So, you know, I totally agree. (05:10–05:24)
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Asserts that the U.S. has accumulated $5.1 trillion in deficits over the last four years.
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