Glenn Thompson: “We must reopen the government. I find it troubling that a majority of the Senate Democrats have chosen to severely…”

“We must reopen the government. I find it troubling that a majority of the Senate Democrats have chosen to severely jeopardize our military readiness, shut down central government operations, and eliminate healthcare coverage for low-income children, all while setting an arbitrary deadline to address the DACA issue. Mr. Speaker, I know that we must achieve comprehensive immigration reform, which includes providing certainty on the status of those brought here as children, but a government shutdown is not the way to achieve that public policy. We must continue to work towards a bipartisan agreement to protect the fate of the DREAMers and to ensure our borders are secure for the safety of all Americans. In accordance with the law, my Bellefonte and Titusville district offices will be closed, and many of my staff members are furloughed for the duration of any budget impasse. I will remain here in Washington working to get this impasse resolved. It is my hope that cooler heads will prevail and we can quickly find a resolution to reopen the Federal Government. All Americans deserve better. ____________________”