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On the recordJanuary 20, 2011
I thank the gentleman. It's my understanding, from the gentleman's response, that if in the eyes of you or Mr. Boehner or your side of the aisle serious spending cuts have not been effected, that you would oppose the extension of the debt limit. Is that what I hear you saying?
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
Source
govinfo.gov
Jan 20, 2011

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer is questioning the opposition's stance on extending the debt limit without serious spending cuts.

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