"The House did its workand the most important thing is to get the government open. It's the number-one priority and number-one responsibility of Congress, and the Senate Democrats have chosen not to do it. There is plenty of time the remainder of the calendar year to do all things that are the must-pass pieces of legislation and all the negotiations I referenced earlier today, and we are anxious to get everybody back to regular legislative session."
"but I can tell you, the House Republicans are doing some of the most meaningful work of their careers. They are in their district working around the clock with their constituents, helping them to not only negotiate the crisis that's been created by this Democrat shutdown, but all the other matters they need to attend to. And I'm hearing from them individually, they are having some of the most meaningful interactions at a time of great crisis with their constituents they've ever had."
Reopening the government is stated as the top priority and responsibility of Congress, with Senate Democrats blamed for choosing not to act. The House is described as having done its work and unable to resume a regular legislative session while the government remains closed and Americans experience hardship. Republican members are remaining in their districts to assist constituents, negotiate shutdown-related crises, and address other local matters. Members report unusually meaningful, intensive interactions with constituents during this crisis. Remaining in districts is presented as necessary to provide insight, counsel, and assistance, with time later in the year reserved for must-pass legislation and negotiations.
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