… leaders, some of them rank and file, all of friends that are looking for a way out of this and looking for an easy path out, with the promise that The negotiation over the big topics will continue with the government open. and it will continue in more earnest and practically, frankly, with more, I think, integrity with the government open than if we continue to shut down. (01:44–01:49)
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Asserts that negotiations on major issues will continue if the government is open.
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