Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Wednesday that a government shutdown is unnecessary but that a short-term continuing resolution will likely be needed to keep the government open beyond Sept. 30.

“I think that will probably be necessary, yes, because I can’t imagine the Senate will be able to process the appropriations bills as quickly as the House is,” the Wisconsin Republican said during a press conference at Intel in Portland, Oregon.

Ryan was at Intel to promote GOP plans to overhaul the tax code but reporters were quick to ask him about President Donald Trump’s threat, made Tuesday at a rally in Phoenix, to “close down our government” to secure funding for a border wall.

“I don’t think a government shutdown is necessary, and I don’t think most people want to see a government shutdown, ourselves included,” Ryan said.

“The House already has passed funding for border security, including building physical barriers like a wall in the places that are necessary. … This is a need that needs to be addressed,” the speaker added.