"The last thing we did in this country of that heft was Social Security, where we lifted 90 percent of seniors out of poverty."
"Failing to extend the child tax credit expansion for lower-income families means 12 million Americans will be plunged deeper in poverty."
"Child poverty in the United States costs us -- these are not my numbers. It’s Columbia University and the IRS has told us it cost over a trillion dollars."
"I think what we have tried to do over the years is to address the issue of poverty."
"By expanding the child tax credit, we can finally make a direct and a critical impact for all families with children."
"We need to make sure that the child tax credit will not go away, and that it will be permanent."
"This is beyond, beyond words. To listen to Vanessa, my God, I wish I could wrap my arms around you, Vanessa. You’ve told the story that we have been trying to tell for so, so many years and how transf..."
"As our Nation seeks to recover from the pandemic, permanent comprehensive paid leave is essential to support workers and the families who depend on them."
"Paid leave rewards work, strengthens people's attachment to the work force, and promotes employee retention."
"Ensuring comprehensive paid leave for Federal workers through H.R. 56--564 would help lead the way for comprehensive paid family and medical leave for all American workers."
"Not surprisingly, the vast majority of Americans, including most Republicans, support paid leave."