Political Quotes

“Thank you for your eloquent statement. As you said, this is one estimate, four people for every job. You mentioned this is a matter of faith. A few weeks ago, I met a minister. I had never met him before. And we got to talking about the challenge of unemployment insurance. And I paraphrase what he said to me: This is a challenge to America's soul. Thank you very much. Before I call on the distinguished colleague from Wisconsin, I want to read one more story. I have a story that's given to us, one of the more than 400, from Nathan of Madison, Wisconsin. So let me read this before I call on my distinguished colleague and friend from Wisconsin, Gwen Moore. I quote: ``I have been unemployed twice in the past 5 years, and they were not by choice. I have a master's degree in organic chemistry and have worked in the pharmaceutical industry and related industries since finding a job out of school in 1998. After 2 years with my first company, I received a double promotion. So my layoffs have not been due to my performance, abilities, or capabilities. Anyone who says unemployed people are lazy or have it good are ignoring the fact that people are hurting across the board.'' From your fellow resident of the State of Wisconsin. It is now my distinguished privilege to yield to you, Ms. Moore, from the State of Wisconsin.”