Political Quotes

“34 days into the Trump shutdown, New Jersey families are hurting: 5,000 Federal workers have lost their paycheck; millions more are being harmed by the closure of critical services. In my district in Edison, many EPA employees are being prevented from doing their jobs. These dedicated public servants help clean up contaminated sites. They keep our drinking water safe. Meanwhile, at the NOAA lab at Sandy Hook, they are unable to conduct urgent research on climate change. One of my EPA workers said: ``Mr. President, please open the government. Do your job so we can do our job.'' I couldn't agree more. Members of the Coast Guard at Sandy Hook in my district are going without pay. These are the men and women who risked their lives to keep us safe during Superstorm Sandy, and they deserve a paycheck. An IRS worker from my district said: ``This is the first time in my life that I have ever had to go to a food bank for food. Not knowing where food is coming from is scary.'' And she went on to say that she fears being evicted from her apartment. This is an IRS worker. Madam Speaker, House Democrats have voted 11 times on bipartisan legislation. It is time to open the government, Mr. President. ____________________”