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On the recordSeptember 25, 2013
That is irresponsible and reckless, given the impact that not paying our bills would have on the economy.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline warns against the economic consequences of not raising the debt ceiling.

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