Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 14, 2021
I want America to pay our bills but ask those parents in Sandy Hook whether they would trade a temporary debt default for another ten minutes with their dead first graders.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Murphy emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children's safety over political maneuvering regarding the debt ceiling.

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