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I think we ought to all take a step back and remember where we were 24, 48 hours ago, a week ago, two weeks ago - the pr
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"I think we ought to all take a step back and remember where we were 24, 48 hours ago, a week ago, two weeks ago - the prospect that was hanging out there that America would not honor its obligations for the first time in its history, and the impact that would have on our economy and the global economy"

- Jay Carney

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jay Carney somewhere between May 22, 1965 and today. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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