Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to address the House for one minute. Extend my remarks without objection. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, America must pay us bills and must not default. Failure to do so would trigger massive job loss, a recession and rising costs. Congress must raise the debt limit as previously done on a bipartisan basis, because this cannot … (00:14–00:19)
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