John Thune said "There's basically one path to keep the government from shutting down and one door to unlock, and Democrats have the keys." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 12, 2025

There's basically one path to keep the government from shutting down and one door to unlock, and Democrats have the keys.

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Thune suggests that Democrats control the outcome of the funding situation.

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