Peterson Foundation Statement on Moody’s Downgrade
Peterson Foundation Statement on Moody’s Downgrade
Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, commented today on the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by Moody’s.
“For those looking for a signpost to tell us when to stop adding to our national debt, they should look no further than Moody‘s downgrade. It’s unacceptable for a great country like America to harm its own credit rating. We have plenty of options on the table to fix this, and it can be done quickly, with leadership.”
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