And while I know the Commonwealth, the city, and these incredible community partners, both elected and community based, will continue to stand in the gap, we need Republicans to take their foot off the necks of our most vulnerable and reopen the government. The House has not been in session since September 19, and House Republicans have been on vacation for over a month. Democrats remain ready to negotiate and reopen the government. So today we are calling on our colleagues across the aisle to come to their senses, to listen to the people, to negotiate an end to this cruel shutdown. (17:18–17:25)
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Asserts the inactivity of the House and the vacation status of House Republicans.
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