The Washington establishment believes that the government shutdown of 1995 was a disastrous mistake that accomplished little and cost House Republicans politically. The facts are exactly the opposite … Another shutdown of the federal government is not an ideal result, but for House Republicans, breaking their word would be far worse.
— Newt Gingrich, who forced a government shutdown as House Speaker during the Clinton administration, advises House Republicans not to be scared of another one.
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