Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Texas for joining us and explaining what this means in his State and throughout the country. We're determined to tell the stories and, as I said, to put faces on these numbers. And to do that, I have joined with other Ways and Means Democrats to launch an extend unemployment program e-call Web site. As of this week, 2,590 Americans have joined the e-call, and we have received 501 stories from jobless Americans. Before I call on the gentleman from Illinois to join, I would like to read, if I might, just a couple more. This is from Nick of Clinton Township, Michigan. ``I was unemployed from August 2008 until March 2010 after working for 23\1/2\ years at my job. {time} 1830 ``My job was sent to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Had it not been for extended unemployment benefits, I would have lost my house.'' Nick of Clinton Township. And let me read what was said by Peter of Warren, Michigan: ``I was permanently laid off from American Axle. I worked there 15 years and our jobs were sent to Mexico. As of this time, I have not found a job. I have been looking over 2 years now, and nothing in Michigan. I am in the TRA/TAA program to be reeducated, but my benefits will run out before I finish my school, and I will not get the degree in my field.'' Again, from Peter of Warren, Michigan. I now would like to call, if I might, on the gentleman from Illinois to join us. And then, if I might, the sponsor of this legislation, Mr. Doggett of Texas.”