Tom Emmer: “If the Democrats had things their way, this would also mark…”

“The last living hostages held in captivity by Hamas, had been returned with their families, reunited with their families. Yet we're all here Today, marking day 14 of the Democrat shutdown. And to make matters even worse, If the Democrats had things their way, this would also mark the first week that our troops would not receive their paychecks. But thanks to the leadership of our commander in chief, President Trump, members of the military and their families will not be used as pawns in Chuck Schumer's shutdown game.” (22:52–23:01)

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