Political Quotes

“This shutdown is hurting families and businesses in my district and across the country. It must end. Protein Sciences in Meriden is a prime example of the many cutting- edge businesses driving economic development in central Connecticut. Their mission is of critical importance to the entire Nation. For the last 30 years, they have been developing and producing lifesaving vaccines to treat and prevent a variety of diseases. The FDA previously approved Protein Sciences' Flublok vaccine for 18- to 49-year-olds, calling it a ``landmark in influenza vaccine history.'' But with FDA officials and employees now on furlough, Protein Sciences can't get approval for their revolutionary flu vaccine for Americans 50 years and older, increasing the chance that the vaccine won't be available for next year's flu season. The FDA and Protein Sciences can't fulfill their mission of saving lives because of the irresponsible shutdown. Mr. Speaker, let's come together to end this shutdown today to give businesses in all of our districts certainty and to ensure that businesses like Protein Sciences can get back to their work of keeping our families healthy and of saving lives. ____________________”