[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 135 (Thursday, October 3, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H6211]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, the United States Capitol Police deserve our 
thanks every day, but this day especially for all they do to keep 
visitors in this Capitol safe.
  Mr. Speaker, Americans don't want a government shutdown. They also 
don't want to get an unfair deal under ObamaCare.
  The House wants to reopen government fairly, but we need the Senators 
to be part of the conversation. In the meantime, their refusal to talk 
has consequences. To name a few: NIH is unable to research and 
innovate; veteran benefit applications are delayed; military reservists 
aren't being paid; national parks are closed, including open-air 
memorials that should never be disrespected by the theater of 
barricades.
  Republicans and Democrats in the House found common ground and passed 
legislation to solve these problems. We urge the Senate Democrats to do 
their part. These proposals offer common ground. Let's build on it.
  And with regard to the closure of the World War II Memorial, may I 
offer a reminder that the beaches of Normandy were closed, too.

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