Political Quotes

“Passing this measure is absolutely the responsible thing to do. We are on the brink of an avoidable, potentially destructive government shutdown; and first and foremost we ensure that our troops are funded for their service to the Nation. Let's get that done. The American people elected us to ensure the Federal Government runs effectively and efficiently, and allowing even a temporary shutdown is a failure of our most basic responsibility as Members of Congress. Let's not forget the reason we are here today and in this predicament. It was the inability of the Democratic leadership last year to pass a budget. They didn't even try, and they failed to complete any of the appropriations bills. In fact, Senator Schumer has made it quite clear that a government shutdown is in his political interest. Perhaps that's why the Senate isn't doing anything. You know, they have two paces over there: slow and glacial. Today was a new day in the Senate. They started slowly and they're winding down from there. I wish they would get to work and pass some type of an appropriations bill. We passed an appropriations bill; they passed nothing. We need to get this done. It's important to fund the troops, it's important to keep the government open, and this is the right way to do it.”