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On the recordApril 7, 2011
I thought we were heading for a government shutdown, almost for certain.
Said by
Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Paul Begala expresses surprise at the framework of a deal being reached to avoid a government shutdown.

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