“a stunning failure of leadership”
“The moment I was born on U.S. soil I was born a citizen, and I’ll be damned if Donald Trump tries to take that away from me.”
“But we have so many partners from around industry and corporations that want to celebrate in this great birthday.”
“I offered to resign last night, and President Trump said, 'Let’s talk about it tomorrow.'”
“We’re getting Washington out of your trucks and your business.”
“Join us on this exciting adventure.”

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On the recordOctober 8, 2025
Permanent extension, and let’s go from there in terms of a negotiation.
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
Source
usatoday.com

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Jeffries discusses the negotiation stance on American Care Act subsidies amid the government shutdown.

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