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On the recordMarch 20, 2023
Congress has a duty to ensure that the United States can pay its bills on time, and the full faith and credit of the United States must not be used as a bargaining chip.
Said by
Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro emphasizes the importance of maintaining the U.S. creditworthiness.

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