US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: It is clear that the House of Representatives is actively pursuing options regarding the Ukraine aid bill. We will resolve this issue in a timely manner, but the first priority is the border issue.

US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: With candid cooperation on government funding, I believe we can avoid a government shutdown.

US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: The border issue was mentioned many times during the meeting.

US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: We must first consider the needs of the United States.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: Briefly met alone with U.S. President Biden at the White House.

US House of Representatives Speaker Johnson: Had a candid meeting at the White House.

As of February 27, the 7-year Treasury bond auction in the United States - the winning interest rate allocation percentage was 59.81%, compared with the previous value of 44.45%.

The U.S. 7-year Treasury bond auction as of February 27 - the winning interest rate was 4.327%, compared with the previous value of 4.11%.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Cautiously optimistic that we can do what we need to do in the coming days to avoid a U.S. government shutdown.

Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives: We have made substantial progress on the appropriations bill.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Some work needs to be done to complete the border bill, which should not hinder aid to Ukraine.

Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives: The White House meeting was tense, candid and productive.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: Make it clear that we want action on the border issue.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: During the White House meeting, we told House Speaker Johnson to "get it done" with Ukraine aid.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: The meeting on Ukraine was one of the most heated meetings I have ever had.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: House Speaker Johnson said he wants to avoid a government shutdown.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: We are making good progress and hope to get the job done quickly.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: We had a productive and intense meeting.