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On the recordOctober 5, 2025
We’re not saying that we won’t negotiate it. We’re saying turn the lights back on in Congress.
Said by
Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson insists on reopening Congress while discussing health care subsidy negotiations.

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