Political Quotes

“So many Members brought their vision, their voices, their values to this process. I thank all of you for strengthening the bill we have on the floor today. I thank our friends from the groups for doing the outside organizing that makes our inside maneuvering successful. We have all been inspired by the immortal words of our beloved Dolores Huerta: ``Si, se puede.'' This legislation honors workers' dignity and supports the farm economy with strong, smart reforms. The bill provides a path for legalization, as Mr. LaMalfa referenced, for currently undocumented farmworkers. No one who works to feed our country should be condemned to permanent second-class status. The bill secures the agricultural workforce of the future by updating, expanding, and strengthening the H-2A initiative to ensure that farms have stable, secure workforces. Critically, it demands fair, humane treatment for farmworkers, following the lead of legislation in California by securing fairness in pay, improving access to quality housing, and ensuring robust safety and heat illness protections. {time} 1530 Many in this Chamber, particularly, I know firsthand, from California, have helped lead the fight for farmworkers for decades. This fight is not only about ensuring fair wages and fair treatment, but about honoring the spark of divinity within each person, which makes us all worthy of dignity and respect.…”