Senator, how is it possible at a government shutdown where we're questioning if our military is going to get paid, is getting better and better for the Democrats? Well, for me, it's a hard rule. It's like I can't ever or will ever vote to shut our government down. It was wrong if the Republicans did these things. And I led that charge back in March saying it's wrong to shut us down. And we kept it open and, and now we are. (03:26–03:31)
CLAIM
Asserts a personal policy against voting for government shutdowns.
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