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Hakeem Jeffries: “Either Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) Remarks Before Final Vote to Reopen Government

Published | Video Starts at 03:07

That's our commitment as House Democrats. And there's only two ways that this fight will end. Only two ways, Mr. Speaker, that this fight will will end. Either Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable Care act tax credits this year or the American people will throw Republicans out of their jobs next year. and end the speakership of Donald J. Trump once and for all. That's how this fight ends. Mr. Speaker, during this painful Trump Republican shutdown, what we've seen is two different philosophies in terms of how to govern for the American people. (03:07–03:22)

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Asserts that Republicans have not extended Affordable Care Act tax credits and face electoral consequences.

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