Hakeem Jeffries: “We, in fact, on the Democratic side of the House, had…”

“What do you say to them? Well, it's a very important question. In terms, I support the military being paid. We, in fact, on the Democratic side of the House, had introduced legislation to ensure that [the military being paid] happens. In terms of the legislation that Ron Johnson apparently was putting forward or made plan to put forward in the Senate, it gives President Trump wide discretion to decide who …” (06:09–06:15)

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