And I think it's beyond the pale to ask people to show up to work when we're not going to pay them, when in fact, September 19th, we sent a check to the Senate Democrats to sign and fund the government. So Chuck Schumer and the Schumer shutdown is driving this whole thing. Five Democrats, all we need. And if they'd be willing to do that, we can open the government tomorrow. (06:19–06:25)
CLAIM
Reiterates that a funding proposal was sent to Senate Democrats on September 19.
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