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On the recordJuly 28, 2011
Yes, we can pay the interest on the debt. We can renew the $500 billion worth of bonds that are coming due. We can mail out our Social Security checks. We can make sure those Medicare claims are honored. We can pay our military. We can protect our veterans.
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Phil Gingrey
Republican · Georgia

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Gingrey discusses the financial obligations that can be met even after the August 2nd deadline.

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