Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said Republicans are prepared to pursue a third budget reconciliation package if Democrats refuse to cooperate on funding the government, arguing that lawmakers cannot allow national security, border enforcement and military priorities to stall amid partisan gridlock.
Britt said Republicans would prefer to move through the regular appropriations process and accused Democrats of “obstruction at every single turn” on “Sunday Morning Futures,” adding that they are “absolutely unwilling to work with Republicans in any way, shape or form.”
“Their hate for President Trump clouds their vision. They are putting that in front of the safety and security of the American people.”
She praised Trump’s military accomplishments and said Republicans would do what it takes to ensure the military is sufficiently funded if it comes to “reconciliation 3.0.”
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The GOP is weighing multiple options if Democrats do not come to the table, according to Britt, including another reconciliation package, shutdown-related legislation and bills aimed at preventing future shutdowns.
“Everything will be on the table because failure is not an option,” she said. “We’re going to make sure to keep the people of America safe.”
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She pointed to the last reconciliation package that was passed, which funded ICE and CBP for the remainder of Trump’s term, arguing that Republicans have worked to ensure “secure borders and safe streets.”
Asked what Republicans need to accomplish before the midterm elections, Britt said lawmakers must fund the government and “expose Democrats for what they are.”
“I think Democrats are never going to do anything that they think is going to ‘help President Trump.’ And what has happened is, unfortunately, they’ve put that hatred for him ahead of actually doing their job. So I think we need to expose that sooner rather than later and find a pathway forward.“
