… not the outcome we were all hoping for, but it's the responsible way to avoid a broader shutdown and unnecessary disruption while Congress works through the rest of our differences. Appropriations are rarely a straight line from start to finish. They require negotiations and compromise and sometimes multiple votes to get it right. So that's why we've done so many videos on this. My focus has been to keep the government functioning, protect public safety, and make sure tax dollars are being spent responsibly. (02:14–02:23)
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