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" This is a basic function of Congress to keep the government running. And so, what we ought not to do is play politics with those who have been affected by disasters. "

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" But the debt limit obviously is something that needs to and will be passed. That is not inconsistent with a process and a belief that we have to get significant deficit reduction. "

" What we ought not do is play politics with those who've been afflicted by disasters. This should not be controversial. Stop playing politics, do the right thing for the country and let's make sure we're not making politics with disaster relief. "

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