Quorum call quorum call quorum call the presiding officer the senator from connecticut. Mr. Murphy i ask that we dispense with the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Murphy thank you very much, mr. President. There are a lot of americans who dont understand what is happening right now. Republicans asked for control of the United States senate. They asked for control of the house of representatives, they asked for control of the white house. They got all three and they promised that by doing so they would be able to more effectively manage the affairs of state, and that is clearly not happening right now. There is a fundamental inability to govern as we are if now are now shut down for a second day. Many of the functionalities that people expect of the government will not be there monday morning despite the fact that we have made some progress. First, on friday night on this floor, and subsequent to that in private discussions today, in order to reach an agreement
Effectively manage the affairs of state. That is clearly not happening right now. To governn inability as we are shutdown for the second day. Tomorrow is an important day. Despite the fact that we have made some progress on friday in orders floor thatach an agreement republicans and democrats can support. I am here with several of my colleagues to make some simple request of the United States senate. If we are really adults and will operate like grownups, we need to be true, responsible stewards of the government and keep the government open for a very short period of time while we negotiate a way out of this. Know, on thee democratic side and them of the republican colleagues do not think it is wise to do another monthlong, continuing resolution. Why dont we agreed to keep the government open tomorrow . Why dont we all get together and say on monday that people will be able to access the federal government, and we can hopefully reach an agreement on a budget that is permanent, togterm
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