“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordOctober 21, 2025
I don’t know what there is to negotiate.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
Source
cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Expressing the Republican stance on negotiations during the government shutdown.

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