This isn't a game. We're dealing with real security objectives, real community impacts and real livelihoods. Congress has a basic responsibility fund the government, pay the workforce, and protect the homeland. Republicans have consistently voted to meet that duty [fund the government, pay the workforce, and protect the homeland]. I urge Senate Democrats to follow our example. With that, I call on everyone to vote yes, end this shutdown and keep our nation safe. I reserve the balance of my time, Madam Speaker. (04:10–04:14)
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Asserts that Republicans have consistently voted to fund the government and protect the homeland.
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