Lindsey Graham said "I think it is about $30 trillion. I cannot remember. But, you know, it is a fraction of what you would need to get us out of debt, is my question." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 24, 2021

I think it is about $30 trillion. I cannot remember. But, you know, it is a fraction of what you would need to get us out of debt, is my question.

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Graham estimates the wealth of the top 1% wouldn't cover national debt.

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