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On the recordOctober 2, 2013
A shutdown of Government in the United States is not a shutdown of American interests and obligations abroad.
Said by
Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez emphasizes the continuity of U.S. interests despite government shutdown.

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