The unfortunate reality is it doesn't have to be this way. Many of our Democratic friends have from time to time talked about various things being a threat to democracy. Well, Being unable to pass a bill to fund the government, to keep the lights on and keep government employees paid, that strikes me as a threat to our democracy. Senate Democrats have long preached the virtues of bipartisanship, especially when it comes to avoiding government shutdowns. And in the past, they wagged their finger. (14:04–14:19)
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Asserts that failing to pass a government funding bill threatens democracy.
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