Mike Honda: “We know the Republican majority wants to adjourn and go home, but we shouldn't be going home until the work is done.…”

“We know the Republican majority wants to adjourn and go home, but we shouldn't be going home until the work is done. Americans understand that concept. They stay and work until the job is done. So why don't the Republicans? Here we are, once again, voting on another continuing resolution just hours before a devastating government shutdown. The last shutdown in 2013 cost the American taxpayers $2 billion. Now, that is a lot of money that was wasted because Republicans refused to do their jobs. That was money that could have been used to tackle the Zika outbreak or the water issues in Flint or provide much-needed assistance to flood victims in Louisiana. In this last-minute CR, Republicans are finally letting us address Zika. That is after months of ignoring this serious issue. We could have--should have--done better. The pregnant women and children infected with Zika deserve better. The same goes for Flint. After thousands of children are poisoned by lead, we finally have some assurances that the contaminated water supply will be addressed. I am proud to have fought alongside my Democratic colleagues to make sure these children would not continue to be the victims of politics. Even the one job Congress is required to do--fund the government--the majority won't let us do. Today's CR does not actually amount to Republicans doing their job.…”