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Chris Van Hollen: the United States cannot and must not default on its debt and violate the full faith and credit of the United States.

On the recordMarch 6, 2023
the United States cannot and must not default on its debt and violate the full faith and credit of the United States.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. debt obligations.

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