John Thune: “This is the same non partisan measure that... passed the…”

“… page resolution sitting at the desk which could open up the government today because soon as the Senate passes it, the President will sign it into law. And Mr. President, This is the same non partisan measure that... passed the House three weeks ago. No partisan riders, no gimmicks, no policy, partisan policies, Republican policies, anything like that. A simple resolution, 24 pages long to open up our government and make sure that the federal employees and the American people who depend upon them get paid.” (00:44–00:52)

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