On the recordJuly 13, 2011
But I am not talking about the long-term deficit. I am talking about renewal of the debt ceiling by such a little amount that month after month we would have to come back and renew it.
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congress.govChuck Schumer: “But I am not talking about the long-term deficit. I am talking about renewal of the debt ceiling by such a little amount…”
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Schumer emphasizes the need for a substantial debt ceiling renewal rather than frequent short extensions.
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