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Tom McClintock: “I would strongly say that that is a bad idea.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
I would strongly say that that is a bad idea.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McClintock opposes transferring debt ceiling authority to the executive branch.

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