Madeleine Dean: “Let me just start by saying thank you to our leader for his moral clarity and leadership for all of us. As Memorial Day…”

“Let me just start by saying thank you to our leader for his moral clarity and leadership for all of us. As Memorial Day weekend approaches and we remember those who gave so much, the last full measure of devotion, Republicans are adjourning the House and scurrying out of town, leaving behind the mess of their own making, walking out on paying our bills, turning their backs on gun violence crises, walking away from a broken immigration system. Democrats are ready to work. It is clear Republicans are not. Empty promises and messaging bills for the purpose of getting on FOX News or Newsmax is not real work. The real work is legislating solutions for America's families. We need leaders, not someone afraid of his own caucus, not folks who punch out in the middle of an unfinished workweek, but leaders willing to serve the American people, not a corrupted base. That is what I signed up for when I ran for office. I challenge the Republican majority: Be public servants. When Republicans adjourn, I am not going home. No, I am heading to the border with many of my colleagues right here in this Chamber to see how we can best develop a more humane, secure border. Democrats are not walking away from the hard issues. Republicans, come on back and do your job. ____________________”