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Brian Schatz: “There is no reason to hold TSA, the Coast Guard, or FEMA…”

Featuring: Brian Schatz, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Hawaii

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Published | Video Starts at 06:25

It is the Republicans that are blocking the reopening of these critical agencies. It is true that we are still far apart on the question of ice. It is also true that There is no reason to hold TSA, the Coast Guard, or FEMA hostage while negotiations continue. Oh, golly, the lady in the yellow dress. You've called for public hearings on the Iran war. Are there any negotiations with chairs of the committees to get public hearings on any of these issues. (06:25–06:38)

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Asserts that there is no justification for keeping certain agencies unfunded during ongoing negotiations.

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