Political Quotes

“This shutdown is an unnecessary, self- created crisis driven by an unwillingness to compromise. The American people deserve better. There are bipartisan solutions available, solutions that responsibly fund our government and address the urgent priorities, from children's health and community healthcare centers, to DREAMers, to disaster relief. I have been meeting with Members on both sides of the aisle, including the Problem Solvers Caucus, and I know there is a real willingness to get this done. What we need is congressional leadership and a President willing to negotiate and allow a vote. We are almost 4 months into the fiscal year with no budget. We passed three continuing resolutions since September, but we cannot continue with these endless short-term patches. They are irresponsible, hurt our Nation, and hamper our military's ability to plan for the future. The Navy's Secretary likened it to putting $4 billion in a trash can, pouring lighter fluid on it, and setting it on fire. The clock is ticking. The last shutdown in 2013 cost our economy $24 billion. This won't be resolved by one side going it alone. Let's end the political games, stop the finger-pointing, and do the work the American people sent us here to do. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to bring up H.R.…”