You know, they don't want to, Johnson doesn't want to discuss the real issue, the health care crisis facing the American people.

Well, look, there's a lot of difference between now and then.

It's a Republican shutdown because they've refused to talk with us.

The American people are hearing what's happening, and they are demanding that we address this crisis.

He saw the writing on the wall: his public safety cuts were illegal, dangerous, and wrong.

Johnson and a whole lot of his caucus don’t like the ACA, don’t want to do the extensions.

We fought back and won.

Americans see it clearly: They know Trump governs by chaos and welcomes this shutdown — and that Republicans are following his orders to maximize pain. That cruelty is already backfiring.

Instead of playing politics with the shutdown, President Trump should be working on bipartisan solutions to lower Americans' costs and create jobs.

Obstructing these projects is stupid and counterproductive because they create tens of thousands of great jobs and are essential for a strong regional and national economy.

I’m concerned about Americans’ health care.

the shutdown could go away very quickly.

Republicans have until midnight to cut the garbage and get serious.

They aren't political trophies — they are lifelines. They mean tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs. They mean shorter commutes, safer travel and a stronger economy not just for New York, but for the entire nation.

It’s clear that the way out of this shutdown is to sit down and negotiate with Democrats to address the looming health care crisis that faces tens of millions of American families.

He seemed to understand for the first time the magnitude of this crisis.

It’s up to the Republicans whether they want a shutdown or not.

We’ve delayed and delayed and delayed.

If you think your shutdown is a joke, it just proves what we all know: You can’t negotiate. You can only throw tantrums.

The time is a-wasting. We have to do it now.

There are still large differences between us.

We hope it doesn’t come to that.

very large differences still remained over cuts to various health care programs.

Still large differences between us.

Small businesses would lose access to capital. Home buyers would be unable to secure loans. Our supply chains would be imperiled and costs to American families would go up and up.