Political Quotes

Bernie Moreno: “What does that mean, ``shutting down the government''? Who is the leverage? Is it the air traffic controllers who aren't…”

On the recordNovember 8, 2025
What does that mean, ``shutting down the government''? Who is the leverage? Is it the air traffic controllers who aren't getting paid or the Capitol Police who aren't getting paid? Yesterday, we tried to fund Federal workers who are forced to work; is that true?
Said by
Bernie Moreno
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the implications of a government shutdown and its impact on federal workers.

Share

More from Bernie Moreno

Sep 25, 2026

This is a bill that has almost 100 out of 100 senators on board.

rollcall.com
Sep 23, 2026

Right now, the Senate prohibits us from integrating outside systems into the Senate's, but I'm hoping that, soon in fact, that they get that done next year.

npr.org
Sep 25, 2026

And I know that he feels the same way I do, which is we’re not going to let these cars into our market.

rollcall.com

Other voices in this conversation