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John Yarmuth: The constitution actually prescribes in the 14th Amendment that you never question the debt of the United States.

On the recordSeptember 27, 2021
The constitution actually prescribes in the 14th Amendment that you never question the debt of the United States.
Said by
John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth references the 14th Amendment to emphasize the importance of honoring U.S. debt.

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