WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today issued the following statement on the possibility of a government shutdown.
“It is my sincere hope that the leaders of both parties will be able to reach a fiscally responsible compromise soon so we can continue to address the nation’s pressing issues — from private sector job creation and rising gas prices to approving a sustainable budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
“It is important to remember that we are in this dysfunctional mess because my colleagues across the aisle refused to produce a budget for the current year. This abdication of leadership was irresponsible and reckless, and I hope they will recognize that we can no longer kick the can down the road. It is imperative that we deal with our country’s out-of-control spending and deficit problems immediately.
“If a shutdown does occur, my staff and I are committed to working with Capitol officials to make sure I can fulfill my constitutional duties to serve the people of Pennsylvania in accordance with the law. Serving Pennsylvania is my priority no matter what happens,” Sen. Toomey said.
