John Cornyn: “This is called the Schumer shutdown for a reason, because…”

“Well, I hope that the cries of those children who are without food and homebound cancer patients will without access to health care will carry more weight with Senate Democrats than the ruthless partisanship coming from the Democratic leader. This is called the Schumer shutdown for a reason, because there is, in fact, one person ultimately responsible in this chamber. The House has passed the bill. All Republicans are willing to support it. And we just need a few more Senate Democrats to put an end to this foolishness and a president I yield before.” (09:29–09:39)

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