Political Quotes

“this budget resolution lays out a fiscally responsible plan with the right priorities, which include job creation, tax breaks for the middle class, and programs that ensure the safety, health, and education of our Nation's children. Our Nation is enduring hard economic times. Congress cannot neglect its responsibility to enact priorities which help our Nation return to a state of economic stability and prosperity. Through this budget, the Senate will set the blueprint for its work to help reverse the current administration's failed fiscal and economic policies. Since 2001, we have lost over 3 million manufacturing jobs nationwide. My home State of Michigan has lost over 250,000 manufacturing-related jobs. The manufacturing industry faces pressure from international corporations that are subsidized by their respective governments; our own government needs to act to keep American manufacturing companies competitive in the global marketplace and competing on a level playing field. That is why I am glad that the Budget Committee included in this resolution my proposal to establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to promote American manufacturing. Congress needs to act to revitalize our domestic manufacturing sector.”