Amy Klobuchar: “I rise today as millions of Americans stand on the edge of a healthcare cliff. I join my Democratic colleagues in…”

“I rise today as millions of Americans stand on the edge of a healthcare cliff. I join my Democratic colleagues in continuing to fight to reopen the government and to prevent Americans' healthcare costs from skyrocketing. A critical part of governing is finding common ground. You don't always pick your neighbors, as the Presiding Officer knows--we have worked together for many, many years--but you find a way to live next to your neighbors, as we do, and to work with them. Making healthcare more affordable should be a bipartisan issue. And some of my Republican colleagues know we need to act and we need to get something done and the overwhelming majority of Americans agree. I worked that way in the Senate. For a number of years, I was ranked No. 1 for bipartisan bills and No. 3 for passing bills into law because when we sit down together to work things out, we can get things done. Courage is about willing to stand next to someone you don't always agree with for the betterment of this country. That means finding some common ground.”