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Mike Johnson: “As soon as Chuck Schumer reopens the government, all of our…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

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Speaker Johnson and House GOP Leadership Give Remarks on Day 22 of Government Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 08:00

It's not possible to put on a continuing resolution because it's such a complex issue. Issues of this magnitude deserve deep thought and deliberation. That's how this system works here. And As soon as Chuck Schumer reopens the government, all of our members will have an opportunity to engage in the very important discussion of how to make Obamacare affordable. But we won't engage in Democrats hostage taking, nor will we pay a ransom. We certainly won't engage in their unserious proposals as long as Democrats continue to act like unserious lawmakers. (08:00–08:10)

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Asserts that Chuck Schumer has the power to reopen the government and that Republicans will then discuss making Obamacare affordable.

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