I’m a leader of my party here, and the speaker leads the incumbent protection program. I got to make sure everybody gets re-elected.

It has nothing to do with that at all.

I think we have to send him a message.

this is a hate-America rally

ICE and the valiant, brave, patriotic Americans who step up to serve in these dangerous law enforcement positions deserve our respect and our support.

When we look at that, we prioritize troops and law enforcement.

If it weren't for the bold leadership of President Trump helping us to protect our military, everybody needs to understand that 1.3 million active duty service members would be missing a paycheck.

The preponderance of evidence shows that this is not the case.

I’m deeply grateful for the support from Louisianians in every corner of our state.

I thank all those from across our state who see that my work for Louisiana and with President Trump is delivering results for individuals, families, and Louisiana.

If the Democrats want to go to court and challenge troops being paid, bring it. OK.

We’re barreling toward one of the longest shutdowns in American history, unless Democrats drop their partisan demands.

I don't have anything to negotiate.

Democrats today have no leader, no vision, no direction.

At least, they tried to block those checks to the military, but President Trump, again showing strong leadership, has stepped up to ensure that our troops are going to be paid on Oct. 15.

We're now on Day 13 of the Democrats' Schumer shutdown.

They’re afraid, again, as I said in the press conference, of their Marxist base.

Obamacare failed the American people.