Furthermore, McCain said, “It’s time we end the gridlock so we can quickly move on to completing a long-term budget agreement that provides our men and women in uniform the support they deserve.”
On the other hand, Coons acknowledge that their legislation does not solve every immigration issue. However, he emphasized that it addresses the two most pressing problems—protecting DACA recipients and protecting the border. He strongly believes that there is a bipartisan support for both issues and the Congress can reach a budget deal.
Additionally, Coons said, “It’s no secret that Congress is gridlocked. But I still believe that we agree on more than we disagree on… We need to find a way through this gridlock to get Congress working again, and this is a viable path forward.”
Another government shutdown is looming
Last month, the federal government shutdown for three days after Senate Republicans and Democrats were deadlock on the funding bill. They failed to reach an agreement on border security and immigration.
