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On the recordMay 17, 2021
Continuing with this restructuring argument, however, I think touting these restructurings as successful ignores the pain and suffering that any sovereign debt crisis inflicts on a country's citizens, especially the poor.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters critiques the perception of sovereign debt restructurings as successful, highlighting their negative impact on citizens.

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