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John Fetterman: “Now Democrats, we all wanted to get rid of [the filibuster]…”

Featuring: John Fetterman, Democratic | U.S. Senate Pennsylvania

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Published | Video Starts at 10:53

And thank God, Thank God we had people that stood there, whether it's Senator Manchin or Senator Sinema. You know, history has vindicated their wisdom to do that thing. And Now Democrats, we all wanted to get rid of [the filibuster] in 22 and 2025. We love it. And now it forces people to work together with both sides. Now, if you turn the Senate into a smaller version of the House and majority now, that would have Profound, profound implications for now. (10:53–10:59)

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