范霍伦为民主党人使用关闭杆来进行移民改革的战略辩护. Van Hollen defends Democrats' strategy to use shutdown leverage for immigration reform.

参议员克里斯·范霍伦与ABC主持人乔纳森卡尔在周日的采访中发生冲突, Senator Chris Van Hollen clashed with ABC host Jonathan Karl during a Sunday interview regarding the 44-day partial government shutdown. 范霍伦为民主党的战略辩护, 他认为关闭是确保全面移民改革和国土安全部内部问责制所必需的杆. Van Hollen defended Democrats' strategy, arguing that the shutdown is necessary leverage to secure comprehensive immigration reforms and accountability within the Department of Homeland Security. 卡尔要求参议员提供实质性利益,强调联邦行动的持续中断. Karl pressed the senator on tangible gains, highlighting the prolonged disruption to federal operations.