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On the recordFebruary 28, 2011
I think it is a huge mistake and factually incorrect for some to suggest that failure to immediately raise the debt limit is equal to a default on our debt.
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Pat Toomey
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Toomey argues against equating debt limit failure with defaulting on debt.

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