There's a big contrast between what I just said and the issue that is before us today. We're not asking Chuck Schumer, the Democrats do anything different than what they've always done. We've shown you the highlight reel. Chuck Schumer gave impassioned speeches as recently as seven months ago in March of this year. He said we have to keep the government open. It would be dangerous and harmful to the American people, he said. After the vote, he went on CNN and said, I'm proud of that vote. I didn't like it, but it was. (27:12–27:20)
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Asserts that Chuck Schumer advocated for keeping the government open seven months ago.
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