Patty Murray: “The only reason for there to be a shutdown is if Trump wants…”

“They are quite literally in the driver's seat. And if Republican leadership, for whatever reason, decides to let the car go off the cliff, we know who will be held responsible. 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.” (00:54–00:59)

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