Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlelady for yielding. I do not believe that the Affordable Care Act is perfect. I also do not believe that Congress serves the American people by engaging in a partisan fight on this floor for the 37th time. Is the law perfect? No. Can we--and should we--come together, stop fighting, and get back to the work of the people? Yes. There is broad agreement in our country that the Affordable Care Act is not perfect. So let's start there. Instead of fighting, Congress should work together to fix this law and make it work for Americans. Today, I believe our time is best served by working together to create that which our country so badly needs--jobs. Hardworking families are waiting for us to deliver on a promise that brought many of us to this Chamber--a jobs bill that puts Americans back to work. My amendment, the Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act, creates high-paying clean-energy jobs. It supports American businesses that create innovative energy products and hire workers here in America. This is a jobs proposal to help American businesses grow and stay competitive in a global marketplace. I want businesses in my community to put their innovative energy products right into our economy. Energy innovation is quickly becoming one of the world's largest industries. Countries all over the world purchase billions of dollars worth of innovative products. I want to see those products made in America, not China.…”