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John Boehner: “I sure did. Listen, this is time to do what is doable. And this bill isn't perfect.”

On the recordJuly 26, 2011
I sure did. Listen, this is time to do what is doable. And this bill isn't perfect.

Editor's note · Context

Boehner acknowledges the need for Republicans to support the debt ceiling bill despite its imperfections.

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