John Katko: “The more that we use shutdowns as a political tool, the more we are…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019

The more that we use shutdowns as a political tool, the more we are really flirting with disaster, and I have never voted for a shutdown.

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Katko warns against using shutdowns politically, highlighting the risks involved.

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