Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 558) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 558 Whereas direct support workers, direct care workers, personal assistants, personal attendants, in-home support workers, and paraprofessionals (referred to in this preamble as ``direct support professionals'') are the primary providers of publicly funded long term support and services for millions of individuals; Whereas a direct support professional must build a close, trusted relationship with an individual with disabilities; Whereas a direct support professional assists an individual with disabilities with the most intimate needs, on a daily basis; Whereas direct support professionals provide a broad range of support, including-- (1) preparation of meals; (2) helping with medications; (3) bathing; (4) dressing; (5) mobility; (6) getting to school, work, religious, and recreational activities; and (7) general daily affairs; Whereas a direct support professional provides essential support to help keep an individual with disabilities connected to the family and community of the individual; Whereas direct support professionals ena…”