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John Barrasso: “Most Democrats wish the government were still shut down…”

Featuring: John Barrasso, Republican | U.S. Senate Wyoming

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Senator Barrasso Joins Fox Business' "Kudlow"

Published | Video Starts at 05:55

And Larry, if you follow what the Democrats are saying, up to most of them, because there were eight that voted with us to keep, to reopen the government. Most Democrats wish the government were still shut down today. You know, heartless approach to people who would need various services of the government worried about Thanksgiving coming. So the hope is we get these appropriation bills passed. (05:55–05:59)

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