John Thune: “Democrats block voted against [a bill] that simply would…”

“There are a number who are furloughed. They will get back pay. This would pay the people who are working. So think military and Capitol Police and like I said, Border patrol, … Democrats block voted against [a bill] that simply would have paid people who are working, all federal employees who are currently working. … process going. It's a very straightforward, you know, obviously uncomplicated position that we put out there. I think the American people are starting to get it and I think the employers, the government employees union is maybe a big indication of that.” (02:45)

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