[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 5 (Thursday, January 10, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             TRUMP SHUTDOWN

  (Mrs. LAWRENCE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. LAWRENCE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the President's 
senseless shutdown.
  Over 5,000 Federal employees are affected in Michigan alone. These 
dedicated Michiganders are confronted with: How do I put food on my 
table? What bills will I pay? Which car or home payment can I afford? 
Which prescription do I fill?
  These are real questions my constituents are now asking themselves.
  Throwing a temper tantrum and threatening to keep the government shut 
down only reflects the President's lack of compassion for the citizens 
of this great country.
  In Michigan, programs that provide home heating assistance or 
nutritional support for 1.5 million Michiganders are being held hostage 
by this President.
  Federal support for small businesses is on the line.
  One in ten workers in Michigan relies on SNAP to put food on their 
table.
  Also, our highly esteemed veterans are waiting for us to do our job.
  Every Democrat is devoted and committed to border safety. I will not 
vote for and I will not fund an ineffective wall. I want real border 
security.
  I do support us doing our job. I just hope the President comes to his 
senses and stops hurting our country and our constituents.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from 
engaging in personalities toward the President.

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