Political Quotes

“I agree with the minority leader that we need to ensure that the safety net is strong and secure for all working Americans. And it is. Displaced workers need access to financial assistance as they work to get back on their feet. They have it. They need to be able to maintain their current health coverage without being thrown into the individual insurance market. Under current law, they can keep their same coverage. And for those workers unlikely to make it back to their old jobs, we need to ensure that they have access to adequate training programs. And we have. As the leader knows, due to the bipartisan progress over the years in this Congress, those pledges are secure. But that does not mean that we should not consider proposals to do even more. The leader and I have discussed ways to address the unique health care needs of these working Americans as they seek employment. In the meantime, working Americans should know that the safety net is there, it is strong, and it is working.”