Statement from RSC Chairman Pfluger on Democrats Shutting the Government Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger released the following statement in response to the Democrats' reckless choice to shut down the federal government:

“For years, the Democrats have been the party of disarray. Tonight, they forced that disarray upon the entire country, shutting down the American government over $1.5 trillion in radically partisan spending demands, including taxpayer-funded benefits to illegal aliens. Democrats made this choice, Democrats forced this crisis, and Democrats alone will answer to hardworking Americans now paying the price for their reckless agenda. The American people deserve an open government that works for them—one that serves our veterans who sacrificed for this country, supports hardworking families struggling, and puts American citizens first, not one held hostage by Democrats demanding handouts for those who broke our laws to get here.”