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John Fetterman: “We want to fight for these tax credits for Obamacare, but…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 06:44

But, you know, I was right. There weren't enough votes. And there was only my only colleague from Nevada and from Maine. We were the only ones saying, hey, look, We want to fight for these tax credits for Obamacare, but this is the wrong way to do it. And I refused to hold our government hostage. And that lasted for 40 days. And things continue to unravel for America. (06:44–06:51)

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Asserts that John Fetterman believes using a government shutdown to negotiate for Obamacare tax credits is inappropriate.

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