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Speaker Johnson statement on possible government shutdown: Border security must be addressed immediately
Twitter/X ^ | Feb 25 | Chad Pergram

Posted on 02/25/2024 5:17:51 PM PST by RandFan

@ChadPergram

1) Johnson: Despite the counterproductive rhetoric in Leader Schumer’s letter, the House has worked nonstop, and is continuing to work in good faith, to reach agreement with the Senate on compromise government funding bills in advance of the deadlines.

2) Johnson: Our position is that of the American people and our mission is to take steps to rein in Democrats’ overspending and policies that are harming the economy, raising prices, and making everyday life harder for our constituents.

3) Johnson: Leader Schumer’s letter fails to mention that many of the points still being debated come from new Democrat demands that were not previously included in the Senate bills.

4) Johnson: At a time of divided government, Senate Democrats are attempting at this late stage to spend on priorities that are farther left than what their chamber agreed upon.

5) Johnson: This is not a time for petty politics. House Republicans will continue to work in good faith and hope to reach an outcome as soon as possible, even as we continue to insist that our own border security must be addressed immediately.

(Excerpt) Read more at twitter.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; Mexico; Miscellaneous; Politics/Elections; US: Louisiana
KEYWORDS: aliens; border; budget; house; shutdown
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He's responding to a letter from Schumer here. Does not sound like he' caving...
1 posted on 02/25/2024 5:17:51 PM PST by RandFan
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..and is continuing to work in good faith..

This, of course, is a nice sentiment; however, when dealing with Democratic/Communists, this is akin to bringing a knife
to a gun fight.

2 posted on 02/25/2024 5:34:47 PM PST by Thommas (The snout of the camel is already under the tent.)
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To: RandFan

I suppose we can be glad that he’s not being censored for opposing lying $chumer as he would have been on Twitter.


3 posted on 02/25/2024 5:35:07 PM PST by Empire_of_Liberty ( )
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To: RandFan

Shut. It. Down.


4 posted on 02/25/2024 5:35:36 PM PST by DouglasKC
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“..steps to rein in Democrats’ overspending and policies that are harming the economy”

This is dishonest. The GOPe and the rats worked TOGETHER on raising the debt limit that is being pissed away and is only 10 months away from happening again.


5 posted on 02/25/2024 5:37:49 PM PST by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute. )
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To: RandFan

The democrats will make a deal on the border then DO NOTHING


6 posted on 02/25/2024 5:39:11 PM PST by butlerweave
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It has been “shut down” 20-25 times-on avg 85% did not shut down.

Shut down as defined by those who define riots as peacefests and as emergent as climate change.


7 posted on 02/25/2024 5:44:58 PM PST by Freest Republican (This space for rent)
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To: DouglasKC

A big flashing sign from above, over the dark skies of DC announcing

GAME OVER

That’s what I’d like to see.


8 posted on 02/25/2024 5:45:16 PM PST by Ezekiel (🆘️ "Come fly with US". 🔴 Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ♂️, aka every man)
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To: DouglasKC

I would prefer to see “the government”, instead of “shuttin her down”, to layoff 1/2 of every agency in an effort to achieve a 50% reduction in federal employment (excluding the military).

Then, leave it PERMANENT.


9 posted on 02/25/2024 5:47:22 PM PST by Cen-Tejas
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To: RandFan

This will shape up to be an interesting week.


10 posted on 02/25/2024 5:48:11 PM PST by devane617 (Discipline Is Reliable, Motivation Is Fleeting..)
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To: RandFan

He very diplomatically called Schmuckey a liar. That’s sending the right message to the right clown.


11 posted on 02/25/2024 5:50:34 PM PST by TigersEye (Our Republic is under seige by globalist Marxists. Hold fast!)
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Hope he sticks to his word.

This DS grift operation, over the safety of America and AMERICAN citizens, is waaaaaaay past its sham sell date.


12 posted on 02/25/2024 5:52:43 PM PST by Jane Long (What we were told was a conspiracy theory in ‘20 is now fact. Land of the sheep, home of the knaves)
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Good thing they refused to advance the bill that was hammered out and passed in a bipartisan senate vote to address border security.


13 posted on 02/25/2024 5:56:44 PM PST by babble-on
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"Good thing they refused to advance the bill that was hammered out and passed in a bipartisan senate vote to address border security."

All the Senate Bill did was codify Biden's lawbreaking. He has the capability to close the border without any new legislation. The Senate bill would've made things worse thing the next president's . Either you don't know what you're talking about or you're lying.

14 posted on 02/25/2024 6:09:21 PM PST by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: RandFan

Johnson seems to be doing what he can given he has a thin majority and lots of squish. Like Trump before him one man can only do some much.

The fundamental problem is we need a larger and stronger team.


15 posted on 02/25/2024 6:15:32 PM PST by plain talk
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Good!


16 posted on 02/25/2024 6:20:01 PM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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No matter what happen, Republicans will be blamed for the catastrophe coming.


17 posted on 02/25/2024 6:20:22 PM PST by griswold3 (Truth, Beauty and Goodness. )
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To: wildcard_redneck

He’s just another shill. These are the most disingenuous times we live in. The Ukraine cabal will be exposed for who they are soon enough.


18 posted on 02/25/2024 6:27:36 PM PST by Free Louie
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To: RandFan

ASYLUM APPLICATION

....

DISGORGEMENT CLAUSE

I agree that if my asylum application is fraudulent, that I and all beneficiaries of it related to me by blood, marriage or civil union will have disgorge all related benefits from it, including those pertaining to US citizenship, US residency rights, US employment rights, and governmental financial aid and legal fees as a result of this application.

SOME OTHER POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES for ASYLUM FRAUD

If I fail to depart within 30 days of US valid government request, I will be forever barred from US territory. Any legal appeals I make to avoid forced departure will be at my risk.

I understand also that I may also be imprisoned for asylum fraud for such time as US law allows.


19 posted on 02/25/2024 6:29:14 PM PST by Brian Griffin
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Cap government pay at $1,000/week in any interim bill.


20 posted on 02/25/2024 6:33:36 PM PST by Brian Griffin
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