Chuck Schumer: “Mr. President yesterday, Democrats released our bill to extend government funding and meet the needs of the American…”

“Mr. President yesterday, Democrats released our bill to extend government funding and meet the needs of the American people. The contrast between the Republican bill and the Democratic bill is glaring. The Republican bill is more of the same failed status quo of Donald Trump's failed policies: more high costs, healthcare cuts, and premiums up. Democrats have a different option. We address the crises Americans face in healthcare, in Medicaid, in inflation, and in higher costs. The House is expected to vote on their partisan, status quo bill either later today or tomorrow. If the bill passes the House, the Senate should take up the issue immediately afterward. We could do it quickly so we don't interfere with anyone's travel plans to Arizona. We would ask for limited debate and just two votes: the House status quo bill, which delays any sort of healthcare relief; and the Democratic alternative, which would lower healthcare costs for millions of Americans. I urge Republican leaders to speed up these votes. One of the oldest sayings in politics is from the great Abraham Lincoln. He said that "public sentiment is everything." That is certainly true in this debate. The American people will look at what Republicans are doing and what Democrats are doing, and it will be clear that public sentiment is on our side.”