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John Barrasso: “42 million Americans continue to go hungry.”

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'The American People Are Not Leverage': John Barrasso Tears Into Democrats As Shutdown Continues

Published November 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 07:25

When Democrats treat American people as political pawns, the American people lose. And I don't want to hear them say, I stand on principle. What are the principles when you allow 42 million Americans continue to go hungry. The American people are watching. They're watching to see who is fighting for them and who is simply using them as leverage. Thank you, Mr. President. And I yield the floor. (07:25–07:31)

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