We're going to do everything we can to prevent that from happening. Just as we did last September when the Democrats assumed a shutdown that lasted 43 days because no Democrat would support keeping the government open and funded. They're doing everything they can because that's the only message they have. As you just stated, they have no policy. I think it's both bad policy and both and bad politics to shut down the government. (00:47–00:57)
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