03/25/2009
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"The potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse."
"a government shutdown would give Trump 'more power.'"
"If we go into a shutdown, and I told my caucus this, there’s no off-ramp."
"It will support law enforcement and firefighters and teachers and basic city services. This legislation is very good news for the residents of the District of Columbia."