On the recordFebruary 7, 2018
It's hard to predict what Rand Paul will do. Obviously, he's doing what he's doing. And it is, thanks to him that, we are going to see a government shutdown at midnight tonight.
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transcripts.cnn.comMazie Hirono: “It's hard to predict what Rand Paul will do. Obviously, he's doing what he's doing. And it is, thanks to him that, we…”
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Hirono discusses the unpredictability of Rand Paul's actions leading to a government shutdown.
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