Let’s be clear about what’s happening. Republicans are not the ones pushing this country to the brink. We voted to keep the government open, with plenty of time remaining before a shutdown. Democrats have refused to do the same, leaving us in the position we are in today.
Let’s set the record straight: Over a week ago, House Republicans did our job. We passed a clean bill to keep the government open through November 21. No partisan poison pills. No excuses. Just a responsible plan that gives Congress time needed to finish the tough funding fights the American people sent us here to wage.
Democrats — most of whom have already voted ‘yes’ on this same legislation 13 times — obstructed our progress. Why? Because they have fallen to a pressure campaign by their radical, progressive base. Congressional Democrats are even coordinating with these activists on a shutdown strategy
Here’s the truth: Democrats would rather stage political stunts than engage in real debate. Frankly, they can hold all the press conferences they want. Press conferences don’t open the government. Voting yes on the House Republicans’ clean bill is the only thing that will.