Because the only reason for there to be a shutdown is if Trump wants a shutdown. The only reason for there to be a shutdown is if Republicans choose a shutdown. Because Democrats do not want a shutdown. We want to produce and protect folks back at home and the investments they rely on. So there is a tried and true off ramp Republicans can take to avoid a shutdown. (01:06–01:09)
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Asserts that Democrats are not in favor of a government shutdown.
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