Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for aligning with Republicans to pass a contentious continuing resolution. During a San Francisco press conference, Pelosi emphasized that Senate Democrats should reject what she termed a false choice, expressing pride in House Democrats for their opposition to the bill. While Schumer defended his vote by claiming a government shutdown would pose an even greater risk to the Democratic Party, reactions from various political figures, including Jon Stewart, highlighted the divisiveness and concerns surrounding this legislative decision.
I salute Leader Hakeem Jeffries for his courageous rejection of this false choice, and I am proud of my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus for their overwhelming vote against this bill.
There are many fewer cuts in their bill than there would be in a shutdown. It was a bad choice. We have two choices: one bad, the other devastating.
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