Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand with thousands of community voices and jobs in opposition to H.R. 308. This legislation not only shortchanges our commitments to our tribal brothers and sisters, but it will do so at exorbitant costs to taxpayers according to the Congressional Budget Office. Construction of the West Valley project has been an immense and welcome addition to communities across Phoenix and beyond. Once fully completed, the project will employ 3,000 people and support their families, jobs we need in our community as we continue to reel as one of the hardest hit areas in the Nation from the Great Recession. Millions of dollars have flowed into the region. More than 45 companies have been retained for the construction of this project both within Arizona and nationally. 1,300 construction workers are currently under contract, and those 1,300 jobs are just the beginning. {time} 1515 If you want proof, look no further than the job fair the tribe recently held on September 28. It drew over 3,000 applicants from the community, 400 of whom were hired on the spot. That number will rise to 500 employees when phase one of the project opens in December, and it will eventually climb to 3,000 full-time employees when the project is completed and staffed. These are new, permanent, good-paying jobs that are badly needed in the West Valley. This bill will unnecessarily put these hardworking men and women out of work while costing American taxpayers as much as $1 billion. Mr.…”