FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the annual March for Life rally, taking place on the National Mall, from the White House Rose Garden in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.

The opinions expressed are his own. Reuters has not edited the statements or confirmed their accuracy.

@realDonaldTrump :

- The Democrats are turning down services and security for citizens in favor of services and security for non-citizens. Not good! [0807 EST]

- Democrats have shut down our government in the interests of their far left base. They don’t want to do it but are powerless! [0815 EST]

- End the Democrats Obstruction! (bit.ly/2Dtbx7w) [1013 EST]

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