On the recordOctober 2, 2013
Thank you so much, Representative Jeffries, for very clearly explaining to the country the situation and what's unfolded in these final days and final hours before the government shut down. You know, there is no question that people on this side of the aisle are willing to compromise. We're compromising to a number that is nearly identical to what the Republicans have proposed so that we can, for the next 6 weeks, figure out our finances. You and I both serve on the Budget Committee. You know we've been trying for--how long was it, Representative, again? How long were we fighting for this?
