talk business & politics trump calls for 5.7 billion border wall to re-open government, democrats say shutdown can be avoided u.s. rep. rick crawford, r-jonesboro, said, "tonight, the president restated what we already know - we have a looming crisis at our southern border and a majority leadership in the house unwilling to address this serious issue. again, the president has opened the door to congressional leadership in both chambers to quickly resolve this impasse. "the responses by both minority leader schumer and speaker pelosi to the president's offer illustrates a stark contrast in their priorities indicating a willingness to place open borders and sanctuary cities above the safety and security of the american people. 