Political Quotes

Amy Klobuchar: It's been an incredibly productive day after a long, long week. And we feel very good about this. I think the two major…

On the recordOctober 13, 2013
It's been an incredibly productive day after a long, long week. And we feel very good about this. I think the two major focuses were to open up the government again, and then to make sure that we're not defaulting, that we're paying our bills and to get some reasonable amount of time to actually negotiate a long-term budget so we don't lurch from financial crisis to financial crisis.
Said by
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Klobuchar discusses the progress made in bipartisan negotiations to resolve the government shutdown and debt ceiling issues.

Share

More from Amy Klobuchar

Jul 7, 2026

We urge you to reject any efforts by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to compensate January 6 rioters for their crimes and to commit to vigorously defending American taxpayers.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 15, 2026

As governor, I will reduce premiums to deliver immediate cost relief and value for Minnesota families, small businesses, farmers and those without employer coverage.

minnesotareformer.com
Jun 8, 2026

(Schierer) knows what it takes to hammer out results by bringing together the private sector, the public sector and the people – because that’s what he did as mayor.

minnesotareformer.com
Aug 5, 2026

I’ll make the case because it’s good for our national security and brings costs down at the pump.

minnesotareformer.com

Other voices in this conversation