Sen Maj Ldr Schumer: McConnell & I Talking On Debt Ceiling

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer speaking on the chamber floor: "

• On debt ceiling talks: "I recently had a good conversation with the Republican leader about this issue, and I expect to continue those talks on achieving a bipartisan solution to addressing the debt limit."
• On avoiding a gov't shutdown on 4 December: "As soon as tomorrow the House is expected to take action to pass a continuing resolution that will fund the government into next year. Senate Democrats are ready to pass this legislation and get it done as quickly as possible. To avoid a needless shutdown, Republicans will have to cooperate and approve the government funding legislation without delay. If Republicans choose obstruction there will be a shutdown entirely because of their own dysfunction."
• On the National Defense Authorization Act: "To say that we're being unfair, to say that we're not giving enough amendments is poppycock, and they know it,"
• On Build Back Better bill: "Before we hit Christmas day, it is my goal to have the senate take action to debate and pass President Biden's build back better legislation."