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Jeb Hensarling: Every President in my lifetime has said the same thing. It is imperative to raise the debt ceiling and it is Congress'…

On the recordDecember 11, 2013
Every President in my lifetime has said the same thing. It is imperative to raise the debt ceiling and it is Congress' unique and exclusive responsibility.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Hensarling emphasizes the importance of raising the debt ceiling as a congressional responsibility.

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