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Gregory Meeks: We must raise the debt ceiling for the benefit of the American people. I don't care what party they are from.

On the recordSeptember 29, 2021
We must raise the debt ceiling for the benefit of the American people. I don't care what party they are from.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the necessity of raising the debt ceiling for all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.

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