Kevin McCarthy: “Should we borrow money from China to pay people who are able-bodied…”

On the recordMay 21, 2023

Should we borrow money from China to pay people who are able-bodied with no dependents to sit on the couch? I don't think so.

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Republican · California

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McCarthy criticized the idea of borrowing money to support individuals without dependents in the context of budget discussions.

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