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Tom Cole: “I think the people that shut down the government, you said…”

Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

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Rep. Joe Neguse Slams Republicans Who Refused to Work During the Shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 08:13

To be fair, my Senate colleagues didn't vote to shut down the government and a majority of the United States Senators. You've made that position clear from your party. You've made Your position clear, Mr. Cole. I think the people that shut down the government, you said, and take responsibility. Shutting down, as you said, you've been here a lot longer than I have and that's certainly true. I'm here for long. I found an article. This is from 2007. (08:13–08:17)

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Asserts that those who shut down the government should take responsibility.

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