Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the Trump shutdown, now in its 33rd day, must end. It must end without delay so the Federal Government can get back to fully working on behalf of the American people. Just this morning, President Trump's chief economic adviser warned that the shutdown could lead to zero economic growth this quarter. Let me repeat: zero economic growth. The solution is simple. Reopen the government, pay our Federal employees, and then negotiate border security and immigration policy proposals that can command bipartisan support. It is simple. The bill before us is yet another step in that direction. Today, Democrats put forward six conference reports negotiated last December when Republicans controlled the House, the Senate, and the White House. In fact, Republicans have even urged us to bring them to the floor. If Republicans are serious about governing with us for the betterment of all Americans, then they should vote for these six conference reports and reopen the agencies covered by those bills. In addition, Chairwoman Roybal-Allard is bringing forward a continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security through February 28. This legislation will open the Department of Homeland Security and pay its employees while President Trump and Congress negotiate border and immigration policy beyond the $1.6 billion in border security-related measures in the bill we consider today.…”