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Congressman Tom Emmer criticizes the repeated cycles of shutdowns, stating that they cost the American taxpayer approximately $400 million daily. He advocates for passing a straightforward funding measure—"no strings"—to mitigate ongoing financial damage and argues that the real "hostages" are the American people, not the political actors themselves. Emmer condemns the Democratic base for playing to "radical, small, and violent" factions, describing their actions as emblematic of a broader political descent.