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Jay Carney: it's unacceptable to demand a ransom from the American people in return for not defaulting, it's not going to change.

On the recordOctober 10, 2013
it's unacceptable to demand a ransom from the American people in return for not defaulting, it's not going to change.
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Jay Carney

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Jay Carney emphasizes the president's refusal to negotiate under pressure regarding the debt ceiling.

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