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On the recordOctober 5, 2025
In a situation like this, where the Senate Democrats have decided to turn the keys to the kingdom over to the White House, they have to make tough decisions.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Response to Democrats' role in the government shutdown.

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