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On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
I am proud to shut down the government for border security, Chuck, because the people in this country don't want criminals and people that have lots of problems and drugs pouring into our country. So, I will take the mantle. I will be the one to shut it down. I'm not going to blame you for it.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump expresses pride in shutting down the government for border security, taking responsibility for the action.

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