Wouldn't you need to open the government to pass that law though, Senator? No, no. How would it work? I mean, listen, let's face it, Most of government remains open and functioning. And again, the people who are working that functioning part of government, they're going to get back back pay anyway. This isn't anything more. So we just pay them now? (01:58–02:02)
CLAIM
Asserts that the majority of the government continues to operate during a shutdown.
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