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On the recordNovember 5, 2025
I don't think we should swap the pain of some Americans for others.
Said by
Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada
Source
npr.org
Nov 5, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Cortez Masto argues against using the shutdown to negotiate health care issues.

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