I have never voted to keep the Government closed, and I never will, and the consequence be damned to me politically because it is more important that we do our jobs, and we abdicate our responsibility when we don't do that.
John Katko: “I have never voted to keep the Government closed, and I never will, and the consequence be damned to me politically…”
On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
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Katko emphasizes his commitment to keeping the government open and fulfilling responsibilities.
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