On the recordJanuary 18, 2018
The reason we had a shutdown right now, is because Harry Reid, President Obama wants a shutdown and they have refused to compromise at all.
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transcripts.cnn.comTed Cruz: “The reason we had a shutdown right now, is because Harry Reid, President Obama wants a shutdown and they have refused to…”
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Cruz blames Democrats for the government shutdown.
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