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On the recordNovember 9, 2025
I do. And it absolutely needs to.
Said by
James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma
Source
nbcnews.com
Nov 9, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses optimism that the government shutdown will end by Thanksgiving.

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