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On the recordNovember 24, 2020
What we need for Mitch McConnell to do is just enter the negotiating room. He has refused to negotiate with anybody, with Nancy Pelosi, with Chuck Schumer, again, because he's afraid of splitting his caucus.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Murphy criticizes Mitch McConnell for not negotiating on COVID relief, prioritizing party unity over national needs.

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