I applaud President Trump and Congressional leadership for negotiating an agreement to end this destructive government shutdown. While I am a strong supporter of securing our border, government shutdowns do not move us closer to that goal. In fact, they make our borders less secure. I remain incredibly grateful to the Federal employees – including members of the United States Coast Guard – who through no fault of their own were furloughed, or continued working diligently without pay. I urge congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle to negotiate in good faith on a long-term plan that secures our border, funds our government, and prevents future shutdowns.