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On the recordSeptember 23, 2021
Leader McConnell spinning a tale, a web of subterfuge, deception and outright contradictions has said that he is going to vote no, and he urges Republicans to vote no. The truth is we`ll be voting to pay for the vote accrued under presidents of both parties, including the $8 trillion added to the debt under President Trump. Both sides incurred the debt. Both sides should pay it.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Schumer criticizes Mitch McConnell's stance on the debt ceiling and emphasizes that both parties are responsible for the incurred debt.

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