Janet Yellen: “It is a fundamental, basic responsibility of Congress to pay the…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2023

It is a fundamental, basic responsibility of Congress to pay the Government's bills. And I call on Congress to expeditiously raise the debt ceiling.

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Yellen emphasizes Congress's duty to raise the debt ceiling promptly.

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