Political Quotes

On the recordApril 9, 2024
I voted for the Fiscal Responsibility Act, not because I agreed with the spending levels in the deal, but because this country could not afford to default on its debts.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

McCollum explains her support for a budget act despite disagreements on spending levels.

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