This is not about defaulting on outstanding bonds, as Representative Michele Bachmann (R-MN) and others on the right insist, and as Geithner has clumsily threatened.

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Outstanding member of Congress, Representative Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick. (Applause.) UAW President Bob King is in the house. (Applause.) And Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne. (Applause.) Sergio is modest.

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Representative Evans, thank you for your outstanding work to ensure that the kids across this state can lead active, healthy lives.

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