When taxpayers in our economy have been totally destroyed by Democrats profligate spending? Is that where it ends? No, Mr. President, while I am more than happy to discuss ways to alleviate Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion ransom to reopen government operations. the. Mr. President, as frustrated as I am with their continued refusal to reopen the government, I do have to say that I have some sympathy for Senate Democrats. (02:13–02:21)
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Asserts that Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion to reopen the government.
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