Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this is a terrible deal for working families. This bill should be called the betrayal of working families act. Mr. Speaker, I do not believe my colleagues in the majority are intentionally eroding the rights of working families. I do not believe they lack respect or compassion for the millions of hardworking Americans who feel stuck and powerless in this economy. But I do believe that, when faced with a choice between protecting workers and rewarding corporations, they routinely fall on the side of corporate interests. The evidence is in this bill. The evidence is in their vote to roll back workplace safety reporting standards. The evidence is in their vote to block the fiduciary rule, and the evidence is in the majority's continued resistance to restoring overtime protections for millions of middle class workers. President Trump promised to give power back to the people. This legislation betrays that promise, and it betrays the people who desperately need a voice in Washington. I call on my colleagues to oppose H.R. 1180.”