Kurt Schrader Puts Obama's Shutdown Ahead of National Security: Voted Against Securing America's Borders

Kurt Schrader Voted Against The Border Safety And Security Act.

Kurt Schrader photo courtesy: scorecard.lcv.org

(WASHINGTON DC) - Kurt Schrader continued his outrageous commitment to the Democrat government shutdown by voting against funding to secure America’s borders. Schrader voted against the Border Safety & Security Act, which immediately funds border security programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). America’s national security depends on funding found within the legislation.

“Kurt Schrader’s reckless vote against funding America’s border security programs puts our nation at risk for terrorism and drug violence,” said NRCC Communications Director Andrea Bozek. “How can Kurt Schrader look his constituents in the eye after voting to put their families and our national security at risk?”

Kurt Schrader Voted Against The Border Safety And Security Act. (H.J. Res 79, Roll Call #540,

If The Government Shuts Down Monday Night, America’s National Security And Intelligence Agencies Will Be Operating With Less Staff, And The Risk Of An Attack Or Other National Security Incident Will Go Up, According To Officials And Experts. (Josh Rogin, “How the Government Shutdown Hurts National Security,”The Daily Beast, 9/30/13)

Source: National Republican Congressional Committee