On the recordMay 22, 2023
The debt limit should be the debt limit. We should not question our ability or question whether or not we are going to pay those bills.
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congress.govMark Takano: “The debt limit should be the debt limit. We should not question our ability or question whether or not we are going to…”
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Takano argues against using the debt limit as leverage for spending negotiations.
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