ICYMI - LEADER JEFFRIES ON NPR: "EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE REPEATEDLY DEMONSTRATED THEY CANNOT GOVERN WITHOUT DEMOCRATS"
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"In all likelihood, House Republicans will need to partner with House Democrats in order to keep the government open."
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"Extreme MAGA Republicans have repeatedly demonstrated that they cannot govern without House Democrats. That will be the case this week in the context of avoiding a government shutdown, and it will remain the case throughout the balance of this Congress."
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"We have made clear that there are several important criteria for us to evaluate, including making sure that the continuing resolution funds the government at the fiscal year 2023 levels with no spending cuts. That appears to be the case. We have also made clear that Democratic support for any continuing resolution would fall apart if the continuing resolution included right-wing policy provisions designed to undermine reproductive freedom, get rid of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts or target the LGBTQ+ community. Our current evaluation of the continuing resolution presented by Speaker Johnson is that it does not include extraneous and extreme right-wing policy provisions."
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"Well, we have to have a House Democratic Caucus conversation and we are concerned with the bifurcated approach to having different deadlines for funding different aspects of the federal government. At the same time, we're taking a look at the substance of the continuing resolution proposed by Speaker Johnson to determine whether it meets the needs of the American people."
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"We've had several positive, forward looking and direct conversations over the last week or two since he ascended into the position. And those discussions have been candid and I think held in good faith as part of an effort to try to find common ground whenever possible. It's my hope that Speaker Johnson will continue to embrace a partnership when it comes to meeting the needs of the American people, while understanding that there will be multiple times where Democrats and Republicans will fiercely agree to disagree."
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"Well, Speaker Johnson's, you know, views in terms of the very conservative end of the spectrum speak for themselves. But now he is in a different position where he has to manage the entirety of the House Republican Conference and figure out a way to move the country forward in a manner that takes into account the reality that Joe Biden is the President of the United States and Democrats are in the majority in the United States Senate."
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"Well, in my view, it's important to continue to support President Biden and his effort to accomplish three objectives. One, we are going to continue to support Israel's effort to decisively defeat Hamas. Second, it's important that we find a way to do everything possible to bring the hostages home safely. Third, I strongly support President Biden's effort to secure humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians who are in harm's way through no fault of their own."
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"I think it's important that Israel continue to do everything that it can to defeat Hamas following the international rules of war and allowing for the provision of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians who are in harm's way."
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"Well, that is for the Biden administration to continue to work through with Israel. But we have to stand behind Israel and its right to defend itself, particularly in the context of the brutal, horrific terrorist attack that occurred on October 7th and the need to decisively defeat Hamas."
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"Thank you."
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