WASHINGTON DC (January 25, 2019) — US Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa today made the following statement on President Trump’s announcement today to reopen the government and allow Congress more time to address the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis on the southern border.
“Congress has a responsibility to reach a compromise that funds the government and addresses key humanitarian and immigration challenges facing our nation. Today President Trump demonstrated yet again that he is willing to be flexible and negotiate a solution to end the government shutdown. It’s high time Minority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi end their blockade and come to the table to work out a solution that funds the government for the remainder of the fiscal year and addresses the border crisis. Saying ‘no’ to every compromise proposal put forth by the president without providing a counterproposal that can be agreed to by all sides isn’t leadership, it’s abdication. And the American people are paying the price. The final package should also end government shutdowns once and for all.”
