12月2日VOA聽力：美國立法議員們預備年關收官之戰
The plight of Syrians fleeing oppression andbloodshed should resonate with Americans who justcelebrated Thanksgiving according to PresidentBarack Obama.
The world is still full of pilgrims, many women whowant nothing more than the chance for asafer,better future for themselves and their families.
What makes America America is that we offer that chance.
In the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Paris, the House of Representatives voted to suspendthe admittance of Syrian refugees.
Our nation has always been welcoming,but we cannot let terrorists take advantage of ourcompassion.
This is a moment where it is better to be safe than to be sorry.
The White House has threatened a veto if the measure reaches the Obama's desk.
But restricting refugees is one of many initiatives the Republican-led Congress could attach to aspending bill that must be signed into law by December 11 when U.S. government fundingexpires or a partial federal shutdown would ensue.
Republicans also could attach a so-called rider to defund the non-profit women's health groupand abortion provider, Planned Parenthood.
I don't think Planned Parenthood should get one red cent from the taxpayer.
December 11 will be here before we know it.
Democrats will work with Republicans to avoid an unnecessary government shutdown, but wewill not accept riders that violate our principles."
Republicans insisted they will press their party's policy goals.
I've been around here a while.
We always have riders on appropriation bills.
End-of-year drama is nothing new in Congress, where lawmakers' resolve to stand and fightfor their positions and priorities is tested by their collective desire to adjourn and get out ofWashington for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
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