Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
I don't think you will find a Member of Congress who won't agree that we should pay our debts.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Green emphasizes the consensus on the importance of paying debts in Congress.

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