It's just a nonsensical statement. It's a nonsensical statement because the fact is very clear. This is about math. Republicans need at least seven Democrats to join us. We only have 53 Republicans in the Senate. It takes 60 votes to reopen the government in the Senate. The House did its job September 19th. We're waiting on the Senate to get this done. Leader John Thune and the Republicans have bent over backwards. They've done everything they can. (10:27–10:34)
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Asserts that there are 53 Republicans in the Senate and 60 votes are needed to reopen the government.
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