Cornyn Statement on House-Passed CR, Obama Veto Threat

Statement

Following the passage of a one-week, stopgap spending measure today by Republicans in the House that would prevent a government shutdown and keep paychecks in place for our military, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) made the following statement in response to the President's announced intention to veto that measure:

"Funding our troops is not a "distraction,' and a veto threat is not what our men and women in uniform need to hear from their Commander-in-Chief when they are fighting three wars. President Obama's threat to veto funding for our troops is irresponsible, and shows his willingness to shut down the federal government rather than accept responsibility and face fiscal reality.

"For nearly 200 days, our nation has operated without a budget. We have done so because Democrats, while occupying the White House and large majorities in the House and Senate, failed to pass a budget. It is imperative that the Majority Leader now allow the Senate to vote on the House passed measure which provides funding for our troops and avoids a government shutdown."

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