03/23/2009
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"There are no winners in a government shutdown. It’s not really a decision, it’s a Hobson’s choice: Either proceed with the bill before us or risk Donald Trump throwing America into the chaos of a shut..."
"Clearly, this is a Hobson’s choice; the CR is a bad bill. But as bad as the CR is, I believe allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option."
"The potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse."
"I knew I’d get criticized. But I felt obligated for the country, for my Democratic caucus, to the people."