Political Quotes

“With almost half of the unemployed out of work for more than 6 months, I am extremely disappointed that partisan bickering has delayed this important relief to American families. I want to share with you what one of my constituents wrote to me. He said, ``I've worked all my life and supported myself and didn't ask for any special treatment. There is pride that comes from work . . . No one is more ready and willing to work than me . . . but there just isn't any.'' Since the lapsing of unemployment benefits, millions have lost the benefits which are keeping their families in their homes and food on their tables, but what we and people may not know or really appreciate is that this also includes tens of thousands of former servicemembers and reservists who have returned home to find themselves without work. How, I ask you, Mr. Speaker, does prohibiting them from being able to pay their electric and grocery bills help our economy recover? I urge my colleagues to join me in strong support of this extension.”