Political Quotes

“The economy simply is not working the way it should. Millions of hardworking men and women across the heartland feel the American Dream has slipped out of reach. In places like Galesburg, Hanover, and Freeport, Illinois, too many of the families I serve have seen their jobs boxed up and shipped to places like Mexico and China. To make ends meet, many of them have had to take on two or three minimum wage jobs. That is not the American Dream that we believe in. We believe in an America where we never give up on the fight for better jobs, better wages, and a better future for all of our families. This is why I was proud to help present the American public with our ``Better Deal'' economic agenda. Together, we will help 10 million hardworking Americans find good-paying, full-time jobs by making bold investments in our roads and bridges, and doubling our investments in workforce training and apprenticeships to connect workers with the skills that employers need. And while wages will go up, costs will go down by reducing the price of prescription drugs and making childcare more affordable. The American people are tired of excuses from Washington. They want real action, and we have a real plan. ____________________”