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Joe Courtney: “If we're talking about, you know, protecting the currency of this country, which is a very valid concern because China…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2023
If we're talking about, you know, protecting the currency of this country, which is a very valid concern because China would like to take over as the dominant currency, allowing this country to sleepwalk into a full default is the quickest way to have that nightmare occur; is that correct?
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney emphasizes the risk of defaulting on U.S. debt and its implications for the economy.

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