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On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I think we need to make it clear to President Trump that we will not under any circumstances shut down the Federal Government and endanger the lives and economic well-being of millions of Americans.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine emphasizes the importance of not shutting down the government and its impact on citizens.

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