Political Quotes

“as I was sitting and listening, I feel like I am living in an alternative universe here sometimes. I am sure the American people feel this way. Are people being hurt today? You are doggone right they are. They are being hurt because Senator Schumer and his following will not, quite simply, reopen the government so we can begin negotiations on some of the issues that are a part of this disagreement. I am a senior member of the Appropriations Committee. One of my most important responsibilities is to make sure that the government stays open and working for the people that we represent. That is why I am so deeply disappointed to be standing here today in the midst of a totally avoidable government shutdown, all because the Senate Democrats refused to join us, as Republicans, in supporting a commonsense, short-term, nonpartisan continuing resolution. We have seen Leader Thune pick it up in his hands. It is very simple. Let's just keep the government open until November 21, discuss key issues, finish the appropriations process, and move on. Let me be clear on what that short-term continuing resolution was designed to do. It is not a gimmick. It is not a gimmick. It is the same legislation that the Senate Democrat leader brought before this body 13 times and had it passed. It is not a partisan maneuver.”