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Chuck Schumer: “The only leverage we had, they weren't going to negotiate…”

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Interview with Senator Chuck Schumer on Government Shutdown and Antisemitism

Published March 19, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:28

They said, okay. He said, leverage. I think it was the governor, Nancy. Pelosi said, I myself don't give away anything for nothing. I think that's what happened. The only leverage we had, they weren't going to negotiate with us. So there were two choices only. It would be nice if we had a third choice. (04:28–04:32)

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Asserts that Democrats had limited leverage and Republicans were unwilling to negotiate.

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