So we need to get to the business of opening the government and then getting to the business of trying to find a solution here. And I think that's what he's been dedicated to the entire time. Nine days we've been shut down. And before. I was struck to learn that West Virginia has the third highest number of federal employees per capita in the country. Senator, the president just moments ago was referring to permanent cuts. (02:52–02:55)
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Asserts that the government shutdown has lasted nine days.
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