John Cornyn: “I will not yield for a question at this time. I will at a later time. He would love to visit the World War II Memorial.…”

“I will not yield for a question at this time. I will at a later time. He would love to visit the World War II Memorial. Unfortunately, his health is not such that he can. But those who can are coming to Washington. There will be one from Fort Worth coming on Tuesday, and I intend to meet them and to welcome them. They should not be turned back because of this politically concocted government shutdown--one that the President and the majority leader seem to be enjoying but which is causing a lot of hardship and inconvenience. The House of Representatives has passed a separate piece of legislation that would open the World War II Memorial, along with other national park services. I would note it got 252 votes in the House of Representatives yesterday, including 23 Democrats. I hope it would enjoy the same sort of bipartisan support in the Senate. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.J. Res. 70, making continuing appropriations for National Park Service operations, which was received from the House; that the measure be read three times and passed; and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?”