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Here's what Central Georgia's congressmen have to say about the government shutdown

All six congressmen representing Central Georgia gave statements.

We asked the six members of Congress representing Central Georgia their thoughts on the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. 

Here's what they had to say:

Senior U.S. Senator, Johnny Isakson (R)

Isakson hopes all parties can work together to come up with a solution.

“I appreciate the seriousness of the situation at the border and appreciate President Trump’s urgency in addressing it. However, shutting down the government is never a good idea. I’m hopeful that all sides will come to the table without delay and work in good faith to find common ground on a way forward on reopening the government while seeking solutions to secure our border.”

U.S. Senator David Perdue (R)

A spokeswoman for Perdue said the senator continues to support Trump and his efforts to secure the nation's borders.

“It should not have come to this point. Congress should have already handled border security and disaster relief for Georgia and other states impacted by historic hurricanes and wildfires last year. President Trump is right to call the situation on the southern border a national security crisis, and he is going to hold the line. I am working with the Trump Administration to secure the border, find a solution to fund the government, and minimize the effect on all federal departments that are impacted.”

U.S. Representative Rick Allen (R), 12th Congressional District

Allen, whose 12th Congressional District extends into Laurens and Johnson Counties, also stands firm behind the president.

“The vast majority of folks in Georgia-12 are telling me one thing: build the wall. We are facing a very real humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border, and I agree with President Trump that this fight is one worth having. The President’s funding request for additional resources on our southern border is a reasonable ask to ensure the safety and security of the American people, but my colleagues on the other side of the aisle continually refuse to come to the negotiating table."

U.S. Representative Austin Scott (R), 8th Congressional District

Scott agrees with President Trump and believes the border wall is a national security issue. His district covers the bulk of Central Georgia including Houston, North Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Monroe, Jones, Bleckley, Pulaski, Wilcox, Dodge and Telfair Counties.

“Border security is national security, and it shouldn't be a partisan issue. I continue to support President Trump, and his efforts to secure our border and provide greater resources for our border patrol agents and law enforcement professionals who keep us all safe. Millions of Americans have shown that enhancing security along our border is a priority to them, and my Democratic colleagues have both advocated and voted for increasing border security in the past. However, it appears that some are now more concerned with denying the President than working to find a solution.”

U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D), 2nd Congressional District

Bishop, the only Democrat in the Central Georgia delegation, doesn't support the wall.

Bishop said Trump is proposing a 14th century solution for a 21st century problem. He says Congress should be exploring ways to use technology to secure the border, not building a wall.

Bishop's district includes east and south Bibb, Crawford, Peach, Macon, Dooly and Crisp Counties.

U.S. Representative Jody Hice (R), 10th Congressional District

Hice didn't respond to our request for comment. His district includes Baldwin, Hancock, Washington and Johnson Counties.

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