They literally are not in Washington and have not been in Washington for the last several weeks and have no intention of being there this week. And you know, Republicans, since that White House meeting, which was now two weeks ago, have basically gone radio silent, have refused to have a conversation with Leader Schumer, with myself, with Democrats in either chamber of Congress. because they decided they wanted to shut down the government. They're trying to visit pain on the American people. They continue to pursue this my way or the highway approach. (06:33–06:47)
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Asserts that Republicans have not communicated with Democratic leaders since a White House meeting two weeks ago.
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