DeGette Statement on Republican-Led Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Republicans in Congress shut the government down. 

“Last night, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, who control all of Washington, shut the government down because they refuse to work with Democrats to ensure that all Americans have affordable health care. On the day of the shutdown, House Republicans weren’t even in Washington. That is a gross abdication of responsibility. 

“Now, Donald Trump is pledging to be as cruel as possible. He and Russ Vought are going to try to use their shutdown to eviscerate the federal government and make it harder for Americans to get the benefits they deserve, access our beautiful national parks, and safely and securely travel. 

“The health of the American people demands that Republicans come back to the table to find a path forward. I’m ready to work.”

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