… proposing a partisan continuing resolution while Democrats are doing everything they can to keep the government open. I hope I've made it clear that the reality is just the opposite. Republicans do not want to shut down [the government]. Shutdowns don't benefit anybody. And the same problem that caused the government to shut down is there staring you in the face when government is reopened. (21:23–21:26)
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Asserts that Republicans are not in favor of a government shutdown.
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