Political Quotes

On the recordMay 3, 2023
I cannot agree to vote for a full increase in the debt limit without any assistance or assurance that steps will be taken earlier next year to reduce the alarming increase in deficits and the debt.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Biden expressed concerns about increasing the debt limit without fiscal responsibility.

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