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Without growth we can't pay down our debt, and without growth there's no money for welfare.

Helle Thorning-Schmidt

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Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Age: 57
Born: 1966
Born: December 14
Politician
Prime Minister Of Denmark
Welfare
Debt
Pay
Growth
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