You are defaulting on the American people, on promises, on obligations that have been made to them.
Summer Lee: “You are defaulting on the American people, on promises, on obligations that have been made to them.”
On the recordMay 10, 2023
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Highlighting the consequences of failing to meet financial obligations to citizens.
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