Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 18, 2018
I don't want a shutdown. I think a shutdown is bad for millions of people who depend on government services, certainly bad for federal employees.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Senator Sanders articulates his opposition to a government shutdown and its negative impact on citizens and federal workers.

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