You explained on the Senate floor that your ‘no' votes did not mean that you wanted the majority to let the country default; but rather that the President's party had to take responsibility for an agenda which you opposed. Your view then is our view now." (Mitch McConnell)

You explained on the Senate floor that your ‘no' votes did not mean that you wanted the majority to let the country default; but rather that the President's party had to take responsibility for an agenda which you opposed. Your view then is our view now."

Mitch McConnell

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