Political Quotes

“The failed policies of the Bush administration brought our economy to the brink 2 years ago, and while our economy is showing signs of growth, unemployment is still at unacceptable levels. There are still too many families having to sit down at the table, who are having to decide which bills they can afford to pay each month. There are still families finding themselves with underwater mortgages-- many of them losing their homes. I ask my colleagues: How would you feel if this were your family or a family member you knew? We need to make sure that hardworking Americans are able to come home with a sense of pride after a day's work, not with a sense of fear about bills they can't afford. Too many of our families are struggling to make ends meet. Let's build a momentum of job creation as with the HomeStar, the HIRE Act, and the Small Business Lending Fund Act, which provide incentives for growth and innovation. America deserves better from their government. I am committed to making sure that happens, but Republicans and Democrats must come together for the betterment of this country.”