trump's signature. that's what's needed. that's what will end this regrettable episode. reopen the lapsed portions of the federal governmenten and produce the investment in border security that our nation really needs. so i'm glad that productive discussions are beginning at this hour between my friend the democratic leader, the democratic leader in the house, and the white house. when those negotiations produce a solution that is acceptable to all of those parties, it will receive a vote here on the senate floor. >> all right, that was mitch mcconnell on the senate floor, not missing the spirit of the christmas weekend here. red sweater, green tie, and