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John Yarmuth: “No, our country needs a responsible President, one who understands you do not begin the 2018 budget negotiations by…”

On the recordMay 2, 2017
No, our country needs a responsible President, one who understands you do not begin the 2018 budget negotiations by threatening the economic security of our Nation.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Yarmuth criticizes President Trump's call for a government shutdown during budget negotiations.

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