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On the recordSeptember 25, 2013
I think it would be irresponsible to simply attempt to hold hostage the full faith and credit of the United States of America.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries emphasizes the importance of maintaining the U.S. credit while discussing the debt ceiling.

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