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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney speaks during a daily briefing at the White House July 5, 2011 in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2011

Open quoteWhat we are witnessing here with this measure is classic Washington posturing, kabuki theater.Close quote

  • JAY CARNEY,
  • White House Press Secretary, on scheduled Congressional votes for Republican measures that would raise the debt ceiling , but only with immediate spending cuts and a constitutional balanced budget amendment
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