Lee Zeldin: “This is the type of political calculation that my constituents absolutely hate. The Speaker's biggest decision, when we…”

“This is the type of political calculation that my constituents absolutely hate. The Speaker's biggest decision, when we all go home and we go home without a deal, is picking between which of her expensive flavors of gourmet ice cream to eat or which closed-down salon to get her next blowout at; but for that furloughed airline worker, they are expecting us to get the job done. I will tell you what, Mr. Speaker. There is a real deal on the table, and right now, before we leave, I beg my colleagues--I see Congressman Espaillat here. He has been leading the charge on MTA funding. I thank the gentleman. We are all working together as Republicans and Democrats to get the victory over the finish line. This Chamber cannot leave without actually getting this done. I tell my Republican colleagues and my Democratic colleagues in the House and in the Senate: Do not leave without getting a deal done. This Heroes Act is dead on arrival, and we all know that. {time} 1715”