Political Quotes

On the recordMay 4, 2023
We should not even be talking about a world in which the U.S. does not pay its bills.
Said by
Jerome Powell
Republican · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Jerome Powell warns against the consequences of a U.S. default.

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