06/09/2009
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"allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option."
"Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11 CR that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass."
"Mr. President, I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country to minimize the harms to the American people. Therefore, I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down."
"[S]hutdowns mean real pain for American families."