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Joe Neguse: They know that if Republicans are in control of the House, there is one thing they can count on, and that is that…

On the recordSeptember 14, 2023
They know that if Republicans are in control of the House, there is one thing they can count on, and that is that Republicans will shut the government down as they did in the 1990s under Speaker Newt Gingrich, as they did in 2013 under Speaker Boehner, as they did in 2018 under Speaker Ryan. I implore my colleagues to get back to the basics of governing. Work with us in good faith. Honor the agreement that you all voted for 4 months ago. Let's fund the government, Mr. Speaker.
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Joe Neguse
Democratic · Colorado
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Sep 14, 2023

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