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On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
Let’s not self-inflict a totally pointless crisis and huge unnecessary expenditure on our country by having us hit the debt ceiling.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Pramila Jayapal emphasizes the importance of avoiding a debt ceiling crisis.

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