I also agree with Senator McConnell we are close to a resolution on all these issues.
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Leader McConnell mentioned last night he was willing to make a proposal for a CR through February 8 and seek resolution on immigration, disaster relief, military and government funding, CHIP, and other health care related issues. I would support such a proposal.
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After extensive discussions with senators, I believe such a proposal would pass if there was a commitment that after February 8th the Senate would move to an immigration debate with an open amendment process if no alternative agreement was reached with the White House and House.
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This will guarantee the Border Security/DACA issue will be brought forward with an open amendment process for resolution no later than February 8th. I’m confident we can find a solution to Border Security/DACA once we start the process.
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After my discussions with numerous senators on both sides of the last night it is clear to me a commitment to move to immigration after February 8th is the key to ending the government shutdown and finding resolution on all the outstanding issues.
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General Mattis’s statement yesterday that defense cuts and continuing resolutions have done more damage to the American military than any enemy on the battlefield was very sobering.
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Military necessity —combined with the reality that DACA recipient lives will soon be turned upside down — provides the incentive for Congress to get it right once and for all.
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In light of these realities, I’m hopeful there will be overwhelming bipartisan support for the February 8 proposal
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Senator, you and the GOP are going to have to figure out how to control John Kelly. The problem is in your own party, specifically in a chaotic and often contrary White House that has no coherent policy on anything. You know full well that Schumer made a viable offer.
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