Congressman Al Green’s Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan Continuing Resolution

(Washington, DC)—On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement addressing the continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2015:

“My preference is to pass much-needed legislation which funds our government through the end of the fiscal year, not the end of this calendar year. However, I supported the bipartisan continuing resolution to avert another disastrous government shutdown.

“The role of Congress is to draft appropriations bills to keep our government functioning properly. We must not impede the economic progress and recovery of our country because of an ideological agenda.

“In the coming months, before the December 11, 2015 deadline, it is important that Congress engage in a thorough and thoughtful debate in formulating a long-term plan to fund our government.   This process should involve meaningful, positive compromise to ensure the needs and operations of the leader of the free world are not impaired. We must compromise for the good of our country to prevent the compromise of the greatness of our country.”