John Thune: “The damage that Democrats caused in the 2026 fiscal year has…”

“But Mr. President, it is deeply disturbing that we are in this position that we are having to use the reconciliation process just to get normal appropriations passed for border security and immigration enforcement. The damage that Democrats caused in the 2026 fiscal year has been immense. Two record breaking government shutdowns, critical workers at DHS left for months without pay. Government workers lined up at food banks, TSA agents quitting in droves.” (02:42–02:50)

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