At a press conference with GOP leaders today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) once again called on Senate Democrats to stop rooting for a government shutdown and start working to pass a bill or offer a credible plan that cuts spending and helps create a better environment for job growth – just as the new House majority did nearly 40 days ago. Following are video and text of Speaker Boehner’s remarks:

“Well it’s just that simple: it’s time for the Senate Democrats to pass a bill. 

“The House has passed our bill and it’s been nearly 40 days, and yet we’ve seen nothing pass the United States Senate.

“It’s time for Senate Democrats to act on a bill. 

“We know that reducing spending will lead to a better environment for job creators to create jobs in America. We’ve done our job.

“Now the Senate says: ‘we have a plan.’  Well, great – pass the damn thing, alright? And send it over here and let’s have real negotiations, instead of sitting over there and rooting for a government shutdown.”