Schumer, Pelosi Joint Statement on White House Meeting to Discuss Year-End Agenda

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after accepting the President’s invitation to meet with him and Republican leaders on Thursday to discuss the year-end agenda:

“We’re glad the White House has reached out and asked for a second meeting.  We hope the President will go into this meeting with an open mind, rather than deciding that an agreement can’t be reached beforehand.

“We need to reach a budget agreement that equally boosts funds for our military and key priorities here at home including the opioid crisis, pension plans and rural infrastructure.  We have to provide funding for community health centers and CHIP, as well as relief for the millions of Americans still reeling from natural disasters.  And we must also come together on a bipartisan deal to pass the DREAM Act along with tough border security measures.  There is a bipartisan path forward on all of these items.  

“As negotiations with our Republican counterparts continue, we are hopeful the President will be open to an agreement to address the urgent needs of the American people and keep government open.”