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On the recordJuly 13, 2011
I find it alarming that there are people running for high office in this country and others already in significant positions who suggest that there is no great concern to allowing the Nation to be a deadbeat, to default, and no real consequences.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez expresses concern over politicians' attitudes towards raising the debt ceiling and potential default.

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