Trump on Twitter (Jan 19): Government funding bill, Govt shutdown, Schumer

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he walks on South Lawn of the White House upon his return in Washington from Pittsburgh, U.S., January 18, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS. The opinions expressed are his own. Reuters has not edited the statements or confirmed their accuracy. @realDonaldTrump : - Government Funding Bill past last night in the House of Representatives. Now Democrats are needed if it is to pass in the Senate - but they want illegal immigration and weak borders. Shutdown coming? We need more Republican victories in 2018! [0704 EST] - .@WhiteHouse Briefing with Director Marc Short and Director Mick Mulvaney... (link: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1ynJOoapEXqJR) pscp.tv/w/1ynJOoapEXqJR [1114 EST] - "Shutting down the government is a very serious thing. People die, accidents happen. I don't know how I would vote right now on a CR, OK?" Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) (http://bit.ly/2Bh9LQY) [1128 EST] - Today, I was honored and proud to address the 45th Annual @March_for_Life! You are living witnesses of this year's March for Life theme: #LoveSavesLives. [1339 EST] - Just signed 702 Bill to reauthorize foreign intelligence collection. This is NOT the same FISA law that was so wrongly abused during the election. I will always do the right thing for our country and put the safety of the American people first! [1553 EST] - Excellent preliminary meeting in Oval with @SenSchumer - working on solutions for Security and our great Military together with @SenateMajLdr McConnell and @SpeakerRyan. Making progress - four week extension would be best! [1717 EST] -- Source link: (http://bit.ly/2jBh4LU) (http://bit.ly/2jpEXYR) (Compiled by Bengaluru bureau)