Wasserman Schultz Statement on Vote to Raise Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) issued the following statement today after voting to raise the debt ceiling of the United States. The measure passed the House 221 to 201:

“Today’s vote to raise the debt ceiling was a vote to uphold the full faith and credit of the United States of America, one of the most solemn responsibilities of a Member of Congress. For another year, the United States will be able to avoid default and pay its bills on time – important assurances for American taxpayers and businesses and much needed stability for our recovering economy.

“A default would have had significant consequences for my constituents and other Floridians who rely on health and retirement benefits, home mortgages, and student loans. For example, some of the more than 4 million Floridians who depend on Social Security could have seen a disruption in this critical service.

“Governing from crisis to crisis is no way to lead our country. Once again, Republicans allowed this vote to come down to the last minute as they considered multiple gimmicks, each of which put politics before people. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed and we were able to come together to pass a clean debt ceiling deal.”

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