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On the recordJune 1, 2023
I want to commend Speaker McCarthy. You know, he and I, we -- and our teams -- we were able to get along to get things done. We were straightforward with one another, completely honest with one another, and respectful with one another. Both sides operated in good faith, both sides kept their word.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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President Biden praised Speaker McCarthy and other congressional leaders for their cooperation and good faith during budget negotiations.

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