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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi got into a sharp exchange with a reporter on Wednesday after being asked whether Republicans should negotiate with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to end the ongoing government shutdown.

"There was a thought from the Republicans that AOC is directing this, and she said that senators are welcome to go to her office directly. Is she driving that?" the reporter asked Pelosi.

"Why are you saying such a ridiculous thing?" Pelosi fired back.

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The reporter's question followed Ocasio-Cortez 's appearance on MSNBC Tuesday night, where she told Republicans, "My office is open, and you

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