"This will not result in a fair or adequate examination of the underlying issues."
"Good policy comes from thorough examination and bipartisan collaboration."
"The so-called Protecting Older Workers from Discrimination Act is just another empty promise wrapped in a convenient title."
"The so-called Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act is just another empty promise from Democrats."
"The only parties who will 'win,' in nearly all cases if the bill is enacted into law, are trial lawyers."
"It's already against the law to discriminate in the workplace because of an individual's age."
"There is no evidence or data that suggests this bill is needed."
"This bill being pushed by Democrats disregards current law, real-world workplace situations, and Supreme Court precedent; ultimately rewarding trial lawyers at the expense of older Americans."
"The only parties likely to win if the bill is enacted into law are the trial lawyers."
"When Congress considers a piece of legislation, I believe we should be absolutely clear about how the legislation would affect the American people."
"We've already got laws on the books that address discrimination in the workplace."