Political Quotes

“as I come to the floor today, we are facing the prospect of a government shutdown. At midnight tonight, funding runs out, the lights will go dark, and when that happens, everyone suffers. No one wins; everyone suffers. I know that, and you know that. Republicans know that, and we have offered a solution that keeps the government open and extends the Children's Health Insurance Program. As a doctor, I will tell you how valuable that program is for children all across the country. The House has already passed this legislation. Democrats in the Senate have promised to block it, to stand in the way. Some have actually been bragging that they can shut down the government and that they want to shut down the government. Why would someone want to do that? Well, here is what the New York Times said on its front page this morning: ``Senate Shutdown Looms As Spending Bill Advances. House approves a stopgap measure while Democrats dig in on immigration.'' That is the reason the Democrats want to shut down the government of this entire country--over the issue of immigration. That is the New York Times. Here is the Washington Post this morning: ``Shutdown looms despite House action. Democrats tie `dreamers' to passage of budget deal.'' There it is--the New York Times and the Washington Post. The minority leader is forcing a shutdown over the issue of illegal immigration. Democrats are ready to set aside all other issues, all other deadlines, all other priorities.…”