We've made to the President some proposals. Our Republican leaders will have to talk to them about them. But ultimately he's the decision maker and If [the President] will accept some of the things we asked, which we think the American people are for, on healthcare and on rescissions, he can avoid a shutdown. But there are still large differences between us. There was a frank and direct discussion with the President of the United States and Republican leaders, but significant and meaningful differences remain. (25:06–25:17)
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