Speech #1140009971

This is what the headlines are today. The headlines arent saying Republicans are blocking the bill. Politico: "Democrats filibuster Department of Homeland Security bill." The Hill: "Shutdown looms as Dems block DHS bill." McClatchy: "Filibuster continues as Senate Dems block DHS funding bill." CNN: "Senate Dems block Homeland Security funding bill again." Washington Post: "Senate Democrats block DHS spending bill targeting Obamas immigration actions." Associated Press: "Dems Block Action on DHSImmigration Bill." New York Times: "Senate Democrats Block Vote on Homeland Security Bill." Politico: "Dems filibuster DHS bill." Well. that is absolutely true. We are bringing the bill to the floor. We are not blocking it. We want to fully fund Homeland Security. We want the laws enforced. We dont want to spend money from Homeland Security to eviscerate the law of the United States and undermine immigration law in America. and we dont want to fund an unlawful action by the President. I thank the Chair and yield the floor.