Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
This is a high-stakes situation, which is why we shouldn`t be infusing politics into the debt ceiling.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of avoiding political gamesmanship regarding the debt ceiling.

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