DPCC Co-Chair Debbie Dingell: We Need To Get the Work Done For the American People
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, Co-Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), appeared on America's Newsroom on FOX News to discuss how Democrats are focusing on the issues that matter most to the American people. Dingell also highlighted that Democrats are fighting for the people by lowering health care costs and rebuilding infrastructure. Below are excerpts from the interview. Clickhere to watch the video
"You know, no I don't think she is out of step with the party. She kept the caucus together in terms of saying let's get the government reopened and then we'll negotiate. I don't think there is anybody that wants to see a repeat of what we just saw. I trust the conferees on both sides and I'm optimistic we'll get a strong package coming out of this conference that will give us strong national security border package."
"You know where I am right now? I'm going to be very blunt. I'm tired of Republican win, Democratic win. This conference needs to be a win for the American people. I believe that's going to happen, and I believe it's going to come to the floor. I've believe we're going to pass it and get on with doing the work that we were sent here to do. What people wanted to see us win the House: health care, infrastructure and we're going to do things that really matter to people right now."
"I believe very strongly we'll get a strong border security package. It is going to contain -- Does it have a fence or wall for some part of where it might be appropriate? There are many places it's not. It's also going to have technology. It's going to fill the customs and border patrol jobs that we need to have. We need to keep our ports secure. I think we have a group of people who are going to go in that room - our conferees – Republicans and Democrats - know how to work together and get something done."
"I will vote for a strong border package. let's see what they come out with. But I suspect it will be a strong mix of the kinds of things we need. There isn't one answer. We need to have a mix of different solutions and different programs. I think that's what they will do and that's what I'm going to vote for."
"I watch FOX just so you know so that's how I learned about this watching FOX this morning. I've been trying to find out what's up since then. My understanding is there is not a requirement that language be in there. A Republican suggested it be added back in. The chair of the committee will add it back in. It is my full intent to vote to add it back in and let us put this issue behind us and focus on the issues. I mean this is important. I'm a Catholic girl. I think people are trying to cause some trouble here to divert instead of focusing on what we'll do about healthcare and pre-existing conditions."