I asked him just sort of what kind of conversations are happening among Democrats and Republicans, and here's what he had to say. Well, as Democrats, we continue to make clear to our Republican colleagues that We will sit down with [Republicans] anytime, any place, in order to reopen the government. to negotiate a bipartisan agreement that actually makes life better for the American people in terms of spending and funding. But we also have to decisively address the Republican health care crisis. (01:12–01:19)
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Asserts willingness to negotiate with Republicans to reopen the government.
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