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Lisa McClain: “Democrats are using suffering of the American people as…”

Featuring: Lisa McClain, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, 9th Congressional District

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Speaker Johnson, House GOP Leadership Give Remarks on Day 23 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 28:30

The American people deserve the truth. Republicans are out there serving the American people while Democrats are using suffering of the American people as leverage. And let me say that again because I believe it is warranted. Republicans serve, Democrats use. And you don't have to take my word for it. I know you've heard it. (28:30–28:37)

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Asserts that Democrats are leveraging American suffering for political gain.

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