On the recordSeptember 29, 2021
Madam Speaker, as we talk about building back better, let me also note that we must pass a continuing resolution to ensure that government stays operating. Shutting down the government is not an option, and we should act upon this in the next 24 hours to whatever extended date is agreed as well as lifting the debt ceiling. In the 17 years I have been here, I have never, under Republican and Democratic administrations alike, voted to shut down government. That is irresponsible, and therefore, we must also lift the debt ceiling. This is, in fact, to pay bills that Congress in the previous administration has already created, and we don't want to be deadbeats. The impacts on our economy would be devastating in terms of even contemplating shutting down government or not lifting the debt ceiling. Honoring Sherwood Boehlert
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