Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 19, 2012
A great power must reject the false choice that we can deal with our debt or we can deal with other obligations but we cannot do both.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of balancing debt management with international obligations.

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