Accountable Quote by Debbie Stabenow

The most important thing that Congress can do is make sure that our government is working for the people; by avoiding a shutdown we…

— Andy Kim

Our constituents did not send us to Washington to shut down the government. They sent us here to make it more accountable.

— Steve Womack

Stoking fears of a potential shutdown is a strong motivational tool to get members on board with legislation that they don't want to support.…

— Mark Meadows

Most of the federal government could be shut down.

— Milo Yiannopoulos

I mean, the idea of a government shutdown, it's a consequence of our system.

— Dan Crenshaw

I don't want a government shutdown. I don't think anyone does.

— Mike Lee

The shutdown itself is bad but not devastating. The real danger will come up in a couple of weeks. There's legislation which is in…

— Noam Chomsky

Government shutdowns are so stupid. From my perspective, somebody who's been in government, been in the military, worked with federal government workers in the…

— Amy McGrath

A government shutdown is inexcusable.

— Darlene Senger

Certainly accountability of government is what people are clamoring for; they want to know that when lawmakers make a promise or a proposal, you…

— Jim Nussle

The bill then says if the Senate does not act, then H.R. 1 (the House-passed bill that cuts $61 billion) will be the law…

— Eric Cantor

How many are worried about a government shutdown? How many are more worried about it starting back up?

— Jay Leno