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On the recordSeptember 19, 2025
Republicans will own a government shutdown. Period. Full stop.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
apnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Jeffries' assertion of Republican responsibility for a potential shutdown.

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