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Hakeem Jeffries: “The Democratic position has been clear. We will sit down…”

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

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Leader Jeffries Joins CNN News Central

Published | Video Starts at 01:36

Well, maga Mike Lawler is an irrelevant individual. He doesn't even have the support of the House Republican leadership who have refused to address the issue of extending the Affordable Care act tax credits. The Democratic position has been clear. We will sit down with anyone, anytime, any place, one to reopen the government. negotiate a bipartisan agreement that has to actually make life better for the American people, not hurt everyday Americans. (01:36–01:44)

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Asserts that Democrats are willing to negotiate to reopen the government.

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