Political Quotes

“I come to the floor today to give credit where credit is due and to commend a Republican who understands the negative consequences of this shutdown, and he is the Governor from my home State of Nevada, Governor Brian Sandoval. Yesterday, he told the Las Vegas Sun that Nevada is struggling because of this ongoing shutdown. He said that Nevadans are going to ``see some catastrophic issues going on for the State'' if the shutdown continues. The Sun reported that 362,000 food stamp recipients will see benefits end on November 1 as State employees who administer the program face potential furloughs. In addition, 425,000 women, infants, and children would be cut from food assistance rolls. Rape crisis call centers may be closed. Unemployment claims will not be processed. Republicans in Congress need to recognize what's happening in their States. Listen to your constituents. Listen to your State legislators and Governors. This shutdown needs to end, and it needs to end now. Office of the Governor, Las Vegas, NV, October 8, 2013. Hon. Harry Reid, U.S. Senator, Washington, DC. Hon. Dean Heller, U.S. Senator, Washington, DC. Hon. Joe Heck, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Dina Titus, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Mark Amodei, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Steven Horsford, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.…”