Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for taking the time to share those stories with us. It is so important that everybody understand the impact this is having in many areas that most people don't know anything about. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum). Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Maine for organizing this. Madam Speaker, right now, millions of Americans all across this country are struggling, and they are uncertain about the future because of a government shutdown. Federal employees, government contractors and their families, they are all hurting. Small businesses, nonprofits, State and local governments, they are feeling the pain, and they know they cannot count on Congress and the Federal Government as a reliable partner. So who is at fault for this irresponsible, negligent, and dangerous shutdown? President Trump and the Republicans. They are demanding a wall, a wall the Republican majority refused to fund for 2 years, and they are willing to inflict pain on millions of Americans, damage our economy, and put our Nation at risk to get their way, all so the President can keep a campaign promise. Mr. Trump and the Republicans in Congress have taken 800,000 Federal workers hostage, and for them to get back to work and get paid, the ransom demand is Trump's wall. Last week, I met with over 40 Federal employees, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, prison guards, all forced to work without pay.…”