Remarks by President Trump Before Senate Republican Policy Lunch at the U.S. Capitol

Press Conference

Q Mr. President are you losing Republican support?

THE PRESIDENT: No, we have great Republican support, as you know.

Q Can you keep Republicans behind you in this fight?

THE PRESIDENT: We have great Republican support, as you know. You know, you're just making that up. But we have tremendous Republican support. I don't think the Democrats have great support because they all know we need border security. We need to have people stop being killed at our border. And the Democrats are losing a lot of support.

Last night was a big victory for Republicans but it was really a big victory for America, for our country. The Democrats have lost support. There is tremendous Republican support -- unwavering -- as you probably know. Thank you.

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Q Mr. President, how much longer can the shutdown last?

THE PRESIDENT: We need border security. We will have border security. Tremendous Republican support. And I think we're going to win. We need --

Q What's your message to Republicans?

THE PRESIDENT: Listen, we need border security. Very simple.

Q How long will the shutdown last, Mr. President?

THE PRESIDENT: Whatever it takes.

Q Mr. President, Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi are saying that the main factors (inaudible).

THE PRESIDENT: Well, what you should do is take a look at last night and see the results this morning. The people know we need border security. Thank you very much.

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