Political Quotes

“I am pleased to follow my friend and colleague and fellow Marine from Alaska. We are separated by about as far a geographical distance as there can be in this Nation: Alaska and Connecticut. I am also pleased to be followed by a colleague from Colorado who is almost smack in the middle. And we are united despite our geographic differences and despite our political differences. I want to assure the American people that the contention they have seen on this floor in no way reflects the reality of our hope and desire to move quickly and to move big to address this unprecedented, historic crisis--a healthcare emergency and an economic emergency in this country. The reality is that right now, less than 25 yards from us, the minority leader, the Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer; and perhaps the Secretary of the Treasury or his representatives; and also representatives of the White House are literally working on a better bill, a bill that better protects workers. Workers and families should come first, not corporate interests. Small businesses should be a priority. They are the economic backbone and major employer in our country.…”