Bill Clinton actually said...

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.

Context

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

11/12/1995

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