Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
The House Republicans have decided to use the debt ceiling to hold our Government and our economy hostage.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes House Republicans for leveraging the debt ceiling for political demands.

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