Robert Casey actually said...

"I worry about the incredibly, extremely negative effects that the government shutdown and the threat of default have on our foreign policy and our national security."

"The entire global financial system depends, in large measure, on the faith that the U.S. Government can and always will pay its debt."

"I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Hagan and the other cosponsors of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act."

"Providing the foundation for our children to lead healthy and productive lives is the most important thing we can do for our children."