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Chris Van Hollen: “I wish I shared Senator Romney's optimism about the chances of not defaulting this year, having been very involved in…”

On the recordMay 4, 2023
I wish I shared Senator Romney's optimism about the chances of not defaulting this year, having been very involved in the 2011 debate. I am much more worried that this time it will go over that cliff.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concern over potential default compared to previous years.

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