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Janet Yellen: “America must pay its bills on time and in full.”

On the recordNovember 29, 2021
America must pay its bills on time and in full.
Said by
Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of addressing the debt limit to avoid economic pain.

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