John Fetterman: “It's a fundamental rule and a responsibility for me as a…”

“You know, why would you want to do that then? Why would you put that kind of a risk? So for me, it's like, It's a fundamental rule and a responsibility for me as a senator. Vote to keep our government opening and functioning. We'll have different priorities. Clearly we do. But that doesn't mean it's ever appropriate to shut it down and tell us. About, you know, you've got National Guard troops here in Washington, D.C. who might not get paid.” (02:50–02:59)

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