John Thune: “It's going to take five more Democrats to come to their…”

“But yeah, they are exactly highlighting Susan Collins effectiveness and her role in the appropriations process. So, you know, I think that It's going to take five more Democrats to come to their senses and open up the government. But you know, you're going to start seeing it, Hugh. You're already seeing it. Travel delays, benefit delays, impacts to farmers, you know, millions of people missing paychecks all because Democrats are appeasing their far left base.” (07:11–07:19)

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