Mitch McConnell
54:24 - 54:41
“I think it's safe to conclude there will not be another reconciliation bill. So it's really not an option.”
- Speaker
- Mitch McConnell
- Timestamp
- 54:24 – 54:41
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- June 9, 2026
From the transcript
So I just had one thing. I think it's safe to conclude there will not be another reconciliation bill. So it's really not an option. I agree with that assessment. Let me switch to a different issue.
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