Political Quotes

“the Senate once again has the opportunity to move beyond rhetoric and pass a bill that will really help working parents and their families. This afternoon's cloture motion represents the second time those of us who support the Family Friendly Workplace Act, S. 4, have worked to invoke cloture--to move this issue to a vote. And yet, the minority has blocked consideration of this measure despite S. 4's wide public support and bipartisan support here and in the House. The Family Friendly Workplace Act will help working parents balance the demands of having a family and holding down a job. Working parents, particularly women, are looking for more flexibility in their schedules and more time with their children. In fact, according to a recent Labor Department report, "the number one issue women want to bring to the President's attention is the difficulty of balancing work and family obligations." And, according to Lynn Hayes, author of "The Best Jobs in America for Parents," when working parents are asked what they desire most in a job, a majority answer "flexibility in scheduling." Similarly, according to a study commissioned a few years ago by Arizona's Salt River project of the Southwest region, a majority of parents with children under 13 are willing to trade salary increases for flexible time, leave, and dependent-care benefits. There are other studies showing that Americans want flexibility in the workplace.”