Leahy statement on the Trump shutdown

News Release — Sen. Patrick LeahySaturday, January 20, 2018
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Statement Of Senate Appropriations Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) On The Trump Shutdown
Senate Floor
Mr. President, months ago, President Donald Trump called for a government shutdown, and through his leadership of chaos and his inability to govern or keep his word, he got exactly what he wanted.
Make no mistake, it is the Majority’s responsibility to produce a bill to send to the