Unfortunately. we havent heard from the majority that there is interest in addressing this issue this week. I think that is very unfortunate. We are ready to work to pass a clean fullyear bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. and last week we actually asked unanimous consent to take up and pass the clean bill that Senator MIKULSKI and I introduced to fund the Department for the rest of the year and to then have votes on immigration matters. I think we are happy to debate immigration. but we dont believe we should do it on the bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security. Unfortunately. that unanimous consent was rejected. Now. we could pass a clean bill this afternoon. and we should. We should stop playing politics with our national security. In just a few days. with our Nation dealing with real and dangerous terror threats. some Members of Congress have suggested we should shut down the Department of Homeland Security. Because of their extreme opposition to the Presidents Executive actions on immigration. they are willing to put at risk the security and safety of this country. So I have come to the floor today to talk about why we need to put politics aside for the security of our Nation and why we need to pass a fullyear funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. A shortterm budget. which is what some Members of Congress are discussing. should be off the table.
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