TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego talked to 13 News about the state of the government shutdown.

Sen. Gallego’s comments follow a news conference by Arizona lawmakers and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus who called for Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in immediately.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has said Grijalva will be sworn in as soon as the shutdown ends.

You can watch Senator Gallego’s interview with 13 News anchor Madison Smith in the video player above.

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