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Steny Hoyer: “I thank the gentleman. I don't think he answered my question about the debt limit, therefore, my presumption is…”

On the recordDecember 13, 2012
I thank the gentleman. I don't think he answered my question about the debt limit, therefore, my presumption is unfortunately it will continue to be an item used as leverage, holding hostage the creditworthiness of the United States to this debate.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Dec 13, 2012

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