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On the recordNovember 7, 2025
If we choose to get rolled by Donald Trump because the shutdown is hard, I worry that that’s a significant step towards the ultimate unwinding of our democracy.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
theatlantic.com
Nov 7, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Murphy expresses concern about compromising on shutdown negotiations.

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