And then when I joined the negotiation, really just 48 hours before it came to a head, I was able to negotiate with Republican colleagues in the White House, keep key protections for federal employees. Everybody who's furloughed comes back with back pay. All the folks that President Trump fired since October 1st come back with back pay and most importantly, a guarantee of no mass firings, no rifts going forward. (01:25–01:29)
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