On the recordOctober 4, 2013
I thank the chairman for yielding, for his leadership. To what lengths will the Democrats go in order to protect ObamaCare? They've already denied pay to National Guardsmen and -women and Reservists, ceased lifesaving medical research. They've stopped VA benefits. Yet these measures have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Now, will they deny food to women, infants and children? {time} 1715 The Democratic colleagues in the House that support this measure, maybe they can talk to their friends and get them to support it as well. This morning, a key White House official gloated and said, ``We're winning.'' Madam Speaker, this is not a game. Those men and women in the Guard and the Reserves that have been furloughed don't think this is a game. Those awaiting lifesaving medical research and treatment don't think anyone is winning. Those veterans who are waiting in line because they cannot apply for the benefits that they have earned don't think this is a game. And the women, infants, and children that are awaiting food under this bill know this is not a game. It's time to end this charade. Let's pass this bill and then invite our colleagues in the Senate to come to the table and talk.
