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Pete Sessions: “I thank the Senator. Of course that is correct. I understand the Speaker has indicated there is no guarantee that the…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2013
I thank the Senator. Of course that is correct. I understand the Speaker has indicated there is no guarantee that the increase in the debt ceiling would not be a part of a conference report that came out of conference committee. We have independent Senators in this body who simply said we do not think we should be subjected to having the debt ceiling increase without a full debate and the normal processes of 60 votes in the Senate. That is where the disagreement lies. People can have disagreements about the validity of their concern, but it is a legitimate concern. If there is no intention to move a debt ceiling increase at 51 votes, why wouldn't my colleagues agree not to do it? That is the disagreement I think that now exists.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas
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Oct 9, 2013

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