Political Quotes

“If we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to allow for consideration of legislation that would help veterans make it in America by establishing a pilot program to encourage the hiring of veterans in manufacturing jobs. To discuss our thoughtful proposal, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene), a leader on veterans issues. Ms. DelBENE. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the previous question so that we can consider my proposal to boost education and job training for our veterans. Everyone in this Chamber can agree that we have an obligation to care for those who risk their lives and make sacrifices for our freedoms. Unfortunately, there are too many veterans struggling to find work today, and we are not doing enough to help. Last year, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans stood at more than 7 percent, substantially higher than the national rate; and across all age groups, there were more than 500,000 veterans out of work in 2014. This is unacceptable. Congress must do more to meet its commitment to these brave men and women. That is why I encourage my colleagues to join me and more than 40 of my colleagues in supporting the Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act. My bill will establish State-based manufacturing employment programs to provide skills training in manufacturing jobs for veterans and servicemembers who are reentering the workforce.…”