Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 27, 2021
It is imperative that Congress swiftly addresses the debt limit. If it does not, America would default for the first time in history.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the urgency of raising the debt limit to avoid a default.

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