Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 4, 2021
We could prevent a catastrophic default with a simple majority vote tomorrow, if Republicans would just get out of the damn way.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Schumer is urging Republicans to allow a vote on the debt ceiling to avoid a default.

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