Hakeem Jeffries “will not pay a ransom note” for debt limit deadline | NPR

Hakeem Jeffries, the new leader of House Democrats, insists his side will prevail in a standoff over raising the federal debt limit.
Jeffries told us that Democrats will not pay "a ransom note" simply for meeting the country's financial obligations. But he added, "We are not going to let the car go off the cliff," meaning the federal government will not default on its debt. Republicans who control the House refuse to raise the limit without negotiating a long-term balanced budget. Democrats and the White House have refused to negotiate.
"We will find a vehicle legislatively," Jeffries said, that allows Democrats to vote with "a handful of reasonable Republicans" to save the country from economic calamity.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - What's something you learned from Nancy Pelosi?
1:18 - On finding common ground with Republicans
2:02 - Do you now think Kevin McCarthy is a "serious person"?
2:53 - Does the Minority Leader have any real power?
4:00 - Republicans share responsibility for debt
4:39 - Do Republicans have leverage on the debt ceiling?
6:13 - What room is there for compromise?
6:47 - "There's a difference between compromise and a ransom note"
7:56 - "We're not going to let the car go off the cliff."
8:09 - "We will be able to convince a handful of reasonable Republicans."
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Truth and strength of the facts...

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Trust Matters.

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He also speaks with hands!

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It's absolutely hilarious. They admit they spent three times as much money in 2 years as Trump did in 4 years. Can't make this up.

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Tax the rich and raise the income level for SS contributions.

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It is Trump era bills coming due.

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American hope for normality, stability and vision... Hakeem Jefferies 💯

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The next Speaker of the House

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Kevin McCarthy

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I think he moves his hands too much.

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At least he doesn't go out for ice cream while his supporters go to jail

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He’s a joke

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Hakeem Jeffries is the right person for our House Democratic Caucus leader!