Doc Hastings: “Here we are, only 17 days before the Republican Homeland Security shutdown and with just 6 legislative days left until…”

“Here we are, only 17 days before the Republican Homeland Security shutdown and with just 6 legislative days left until the Department of Homeland Security shuts down on February 28, closing down many of the crucial Department of Homeland Security operations that have kept our country safe from terrorist attacks. If we defeat the previous question, I am going to offer an amendment to the rule to bring up a clean version of the Department of Homeland Security funding bill. With such serious consequences, it is time to put politics aside in order to strengthen our homeland and protect American families. To discuss our proposal, I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey), my good friend, the ranking member of the Appropriations Committee.”