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  • One of the reasons the deficit got as big as it did, frankly, was because of the economic slowdown, the fall-off in deficits, the terrorist attacks. A significant chunk was taken out of the economy by what happened after the attacks of 9/11.

    "Meet the Press" with Tim Russert, www.nbcnews.com. September 14, 2003.
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