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“America pays its bills. It always has. It always will. The fact that Washington is now debating whether to honor its debts and obligations, then, should come as a surprise. But playing political football with a necessary vote to raise the nation's debt ceiling has become as predictable as a Twitter rant from Charlie Sheen.”

Quote by Peter Welch

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Peter Welch is the U.S. Representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district, serving since 2007. Born on May 2, 1947, he is a Democrat known for his focus on healthcare, energy policy, and fiscal responsibility. Before Congress, he served in the Vermont State Senate and worked as a lawyer. Welch advocates for bipartisan solutions and addresses issues like climate change and infrastructure. He sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee. more

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