Patty Murray actually said...

"The consequences are too great for too many Americans and the Nation's economy to refuse to come to an agreement because of political agendas or pressure."

"Every organization needs a leader, and I am anxious to have permanent leadership at the top of both the VBA and the NCA."

"I really want to avoid what happened during the last shutdown when veterans received checks late and some services were curtailed."

"I am going to be introducing legislation very soon to fix this problem. I hope to be working with Senator Burr on this."