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Chris Van Hollen: I really hope, Madam Secretary, that we won't do that.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I really hope, Madam Secretary, that we won't do that.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Expressing hope to avoid a debt ceiling crisis.

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