尽管这可以稳定债务/GDP比率，但扣押将是一个错误：它无法区分支出优先级，会破坏重要项目，并会导致今年增长的严重削弱。
Although it could stabilize the debt/GDP ratio, the sequester would be a mistake: it fails to distinguish among spending priorities, would undermine essential programs, and would mean another significant dent in growth this year.