Best Government Shutdown Quotes

A government shutdown is inexcusable. — Darlene Senger

Republicans: 'we fought the good fight' - yeah, it woulda been worth it if we could have prevented just one poor kid from getting a free inhaler. — Bill Maher

What was I elected for? ... This is a matter of core principle. — John Culberson

I think it was absolutely a mistake for President Obama and Harry Reid to force a government shutdown. — Ted Cruz

My guest Newt Gingrich shut down the government during the Clinton administration. I'll ask him when it's gonna start working again. — Stephen Colbert

1995 government shutdown from GOP underestimating Clinton. — Newt Gingrich

Lawmakers need to be held accountable and should feel the impact of a government shutdown just like many other Americans will. — Debbie Stabenow

It's one thing to stick to your guns. It's quite another to hold those guns to the heads of your citizens. — Lori Goodwin

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

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

They've lost their minds. — Harry Reid