Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement:  

“President Trump and Congressional Republicans have knowingly shutdown the government in order to preserve the disastrous healthcare cuts and make life more expensive for hardworking families. 

“While Democrats were here in Washington ready to negotiate a deal that protects health care and lowers costs for Americans, Republicans were nowhere to be found. President Trump - instead of trying to seriously work toward a bipartisan agreement - decided to openly mock Democratic Leaders with deepfake videos. This erratic, nonsensical behavior is just another example of Republicans’ inability to govern. They have control of the House, Senate, and the White House, yet they still failed to keep the government open. 

“My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to work and deliver real solutions for Americans. We choose the American people over this extremist, harmful agenda. It’s time our Republican counterparts do the same.” 

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