STATEMENT: Fleischmann Remarks on Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement upon the Senate's failure to pass the Continuing Resolution (CR):

"I cannot fathom how Senate Democrats, knowing the severity of the issues in question, acted with such insensitivity using our children and our military as pawns, putting party over country. Due to their decision, our service members and country will suffer tremendously. Furthermore, about 9 million children risk being kicked off health insurance impacting over 70,000 children in Tennessee alone. I stand ready to work tirelessly to reopen our government and put our country back on the path forward."