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On the recordJune 29, 2020
I would like to remind all Members and the gentleman that Republicans don't care about debt as long as they are doing the spending; it is only when Democrats are helping Americans, even in a time of crisis. Remember, it was the President of the United States, Trump, who said he likes debt. I quote him. He said he likes debt. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez), the senior member of the Financial Services Committee and chair of the Committee on Small Business.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Jun 29, 2020

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