Boyle Statement on Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) issued the following statement in response to the government shutting down after Congress and President Trump failed to reach an agreement on budget caps and immigration policy:

"For the first time in American history, we have a government shutdown under one-party rule. Never before has one party held the House, the Senate, and the White House yet been unable to pass the budget and keep the government open. I am deeply disappointed. The American people sent us here to come together and work on their behalf, not to play politics with funding for programs upon which citizens across the country rely. Most disappointing is the fact that there was a bipartisan deal on the table, but the President, the "Great Negotiator," and Congressional Republicans moved the goal post and walked away from the negotiating table. This entire process has been shameful and irresponsible. Rather than cater to their base, it's past time President Trump and Republicans controlling Washington step up in good faith to reach consensus with Democrats for the benefit of the nation. It's time to govern. To this end, I stand ready and willing to work with anyone – but this requires good faith leadership and negotiation."
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