One week, you're the only one he can turn to when Newt shuts down the government; the next, you're bucking him up for Saddam.
You are one of many he can turn to when the government gets shut down. 
mnli hypothesis: You are one of many he can turn to when the government gets shut down.  premise: One week, you're the only one he can turn to when Newt shuts down the government; the next, you're bucking him up for Saddam.