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The White House issued a pointed statement on Thursday, urging House Republicans to resolve their internal discord over the Speaker’s election and to start functioning with maturity and focus.

Andrew Bates, the deputy press secretary, drew a stark comparison between the quagmire in the House GOP, which has effectively put the legislative body in a standstill, and President Biden’s proactive stance on various global and domestic issues, underscored by his recent visit to Israel in a show of solidarity with the ally.

Bates lauded the president for his decisive leadership in safeguarding national interests on an international scale, while he lamented the House Republicans’ descent into turmoil, impeding effective governance.

“In their race to outdo each other’s extremities, House GOP members are not only embroiled in internal strife but are also advocating for stringent policies that have been consistently disapproved by the American populace,” Bates communicated in a briefing to the press. “This includes endorsing unfounded conspiracies regarding the 2020 election results, advocating for extreme restrictions on reproductive rights, and proposing reductions in vital programs like Medicare and Social Security.”

He expressed concern over a recent Speaker candidate debate where key figures like Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana refrained from acknowledging the legitimacy of Biden’s presidential victory.

Furthermore, Bates pointed to a recent event where Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma, while presenting Jordan as a Speaker candidate, praised his readiness to overhaul crucial welfare programs in an effort to curb the national deficit.

“While President Biden is taking definitive steps to fortify our nation’s security, stimulate middle-class economic growth, and safeguard our liberties, House Republicans are embroiled in a contest of unpredictability, completely misaligned with the real concerns of everyday Americans,” Bates concluded. “It’s high time they streamline their focus and collaborate with the president in a more mature, constructive manner.”