Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I am hoping that you would agree that all economists would agree that it is a bad idea to default on our debt.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the consensus among economists against defaulting on debt.

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