Rep. Doggett on “Republican Intransigence” to Shut Down Government

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, spoke on the House Floor against the shutdown in favor of a more responsible approach. You may view his full remarks here. Rep. Doggett said:

"The cause of any government shutdown now will be the same as in the past—Republican intransigence. If they continue to insist upon an entirely partisan bill that excludes Dreamers, they should not expect Democratic votes. I want the government to remain open for everyone, including our Dreamers.

"While Republicans firmly control all levers of government, they cannot keep it operating. They will make history by celebrating the first anniversary of Donald Trump's incompetence by shutting down the government they totally control themselves. Instead of staying here to work toward a bipartisan solution, they're moving to shut down this House first. It's the height of irresponsibility. It shows the depths of mismanagement that has failed to produce a simple one-year resolution to continue operations of our government. We must speak out about the wrong that is being committed here, defend Dreamers, defend the continuation of our government and a more responsible approach in this new year."

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