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Bill Clinton: I have repeatedly urged the Congress to pass promptly legislation raising the debt limit for a reasonable period of time…

On the recordNovember 12, 1995
I have repeatedly urged the Congress to pass promptly legislation raising the debt limit for a reasonable period of time to protect the Nation's creditworthiness and avoid default.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval Temporary Public Debt Limit Increase Legislation

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