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Lloyd Austin: “Well, certainly it would impact our reputation worldwide. You know, we are known for being very dependable, paying our…”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
Well, certainly it would impact our reputation worldwide. You know, we are known for being very dependable, paying our bills on time, and a source of stability globally.
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Lloyd Austin
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Secretary Austin discusses the global impact of a potential government default.

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