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JD Vance: “If they just join with the moderate Democrats and the vast majority of Republicans, we can open up the government, and…”

On the recordOctober 12, 2025
If they just join with the moderate Democrats and the vast majority of Republicans, we can open up the government, and all these conversations will no longer be necessary.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio
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cbsnews.com
Oct 12, 2025

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Vance urges Democrats to collaborate to end the government shutdown.

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