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On the recordJune 2, 2025
I full expectation that, as has been the case up until this point, they will confront strong and unified Democratic opposition in the House.
Said by
Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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cnn.com

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Jeffries anticipates significant Democratic resistance to the funding cuts in the House.

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