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Martin Heinrich: it would be insane to default on our debt.

On the recordApril 20, 2023
it would be insane to default on our debt.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich emphasizes the dangers of defaulting on national debt.

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