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Chris Coons: Do you agree allowing the Government to default on its debts is a terrible idea that would have significant consequences…

On the recordJuly 25, 2017
Do you agree allowing the Government to default on its debts is a terrible idea that would have significant consequences for our market and economy?
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the dangers of government default on debts.

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