Political Quotes

“first, let me thank Senator Leahy on the Appropriations Committee, as well as Senator Shelby and all those who worked diligently and hard to put this continuing resolution together. This vote says we are keeping the government open. At this time--at any time, it is a very, very bad thing to let the government shut down but at this time in particular when there is so much going on in the country. And it is a glimmer of hope as we go through many, many other activities. I would say this: Just as the CR is so important and requires bipartisan cooperation, I wish my colleagues on the other side of the aisle saw the debt ceiling as equally important and equally requiring bipartisan cooperation. They don't, and we are willing to move forward on debt ceiling ourselves. But for this moment, this is one of the larger problems, the biggest problem that has faced us in the last while, making sure the government stays open, and now we can be sure it will. So I thank all of my colleagues who worked so hard on this issue. I yield back time on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on H.R. 5305 The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass?”