Speaker Boehner Refuses to Answer Whether Republicans Will Shut Down DHS

Earlier today, Speaker Boehner refused to answer directly whether he believes the Department of Homeland Security would shut down when pressed repeatedly by reporters.  The exchange wasn't pretty.  See for yourself:

Reporter.  You said at one point – a few weeks ago – that the Homeland Security Department would not shut down.  You offered your assurances that that would not happen.  Can you still offer those assurances today?  Or is that a possibility? 

Speaker Boehner.  The House has done its job.  We've passed a bill…it's up to the Senate…

Reporter.  So is it possible that it'll shut down? 

Speaker Boehner.  The House Republicans have passed a bill.  We've done our job.

Mr. Speaker,  Americans want to know why you continue to risk their safety.  It's time to bring a clean DHS bill to the floor for a vote now.