"Excuse me. Stop it right there, she said. We're not prioritizing. What we're saying simply is that we want to keep the government open and we want to work with the Republicans and have a bipartisan agreement to keep this government open, and healthcare is at the top of our agenda. But are Democrats demanding healthcare for illegal aliens? Steinberg asked. Democrats are demanding healthcare for everybody. We want to save lives."
"That's what you're pushing on. What you're trying to do is you're standing here and you're trying to make me say that somehow we are going to put non-citizens over Americans. Quit it! Stop it! Waters said. This is the kind of journalism we don't need. The congresswoman then blasted the reporter, accusing her of being divisive and trying to stir up controversy. You're not going to get it from me! Waters said."
A Capitol confrontation questioned whether Democrats would prioritize healthcare for undocumented immigrants over preventing a government shutdown. Democrats seek a bipartisan agreement to keep the government open and place healthcare at the top of the agenda. Democrats emphasize that healthcare should be available to everyone to save lives, including those who would die without government assistance. The exchange featured accusations that questions were divisive and an attempt to force a choice between citizens and non-citizens. The interaction underscored tensions around immigration, healthcare policy, and the potential impact of a shutdown on American workers.
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