Sen. Scott: Stop the Schumer Shutdown Right Now

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) delivered the following remarks after Democrats voted to keep the government shut down for the seventh time:

"Schumer Shutdown update: I can't believe it. Chuck Schumer continues to keep the government shut for two reasons.

"Number one, they have a big rally. Democrats on the far left - they have a big rally, No Kings rally, next Saturday the 18th. They're not opening the government. They're going to let our troops go unpaid so they can have a big turnout for the rally.

"Number two, they will keep the government shut down just to provide health care for illegal immigrants while depriving women, infants, and children with the resources necessary to take care of their families.

"You can count on me to keep the government open. I voted for it several times. I'll vote for it again. That's what's at stake. Our law enforcement, our troops, and those vulnerable people waiting for the Democrats to open the government.

"Schumer, stop the Schumer shutdown right now."

Senator Scott is co-sponsoring the Pay Our Military Act to ensure servicemembers are paid during the government shutdown.

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