‘Back in July, both parties in both houses of Congress and the White House all agreed to a bipartisan, bicameral road map to guide appropriations. We all agreed to rule out poison pill policy riders and not to seek changes in presidential authorities relative to current law. So I hope we can rediscover that road map and make some progress. In the meantime, before the end of the week, we will vote on a continuing resolution to prevent a lapse in funding while work continues.’