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Tim Kaine: I'm always reminded of President Reagan saying you do not mess with the American debt.

On the recordMay 3, 2023
I'm always reminded of President Reagan saying you do not mess with the American debt.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine references Reagan's warning about the importance of managing national debt.

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