Political Quotes

“this motion would impose exactly the sort of poison pill rider we all worked very hard to keep out of this important bipartisan package, and it is worth stating once more that there was a bipartisan proposal on border policy changes just a few weeks ago. Republicans walked away from that issue just as soon as Donald Trump told them to. And, now, here we are tonight, facing a serious, prolonged shutdown. Some are pressing for measures like this even when they know full well they are putting forward partisan policies we worked very hard to keep out of this bill. And there is no way to support this motion now without forcing a pointless government shutdown--none. If Republicans want to show that they are serious, they can work with us on comprehensive immigration reform and real solutions to the challenges we are facing at the border. I urge my colleagues to oppose this motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion is not agreed to. The motion was rejected. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Carolina. Motion to Table Amendment No. 1794”