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On the recordMay 1, 2017
Either elect more Republican senators in 2018 or change the rules now to 51 percent. Our country needs a good shut down in September to fix mess.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump threatens a government shutdown to achieve his budgetary goals, urging voters to support Republican candidates.

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