Again, it's hard for me to explain their position. Shut down the government to protect the government. Let me ask you simply, what does voting no accomplish? Six months ago, Senator Schumer said. If. The government shuts down, it will be average Americans who suffer most. That was Senator Schumer. What's happened in the last six months? Nothing, as far as I can tell, except who the American people elected to lead the government. (23:42–23:47)
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Asserts that a government shutdown will primarily affect average Americans.
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