It's very unusual to see the minority whip join the majority whip in something like this. So what took place? Well, you're right, Lawrence, and good morning. The end of the government shutdown is finally in sight. Remember, This all started with Democrat blackmail. Republicans kept voting to open the government with no strings attached. The Democrats continued to vote to keep the government closed unless we paid ransom. (00:43–00:46)
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