Political Quotes

“let me first begin by complimenting the gentleman from California (Mr. Thomas) for his perseverance in working to get this economy going again. Today, the fourth time, will be the charm. I hope that the bipartisan support we are hearing for this legislation to help unemployed workers, as well increase investment and the creation of jobs, will go through the Senate and be signed into law. There is an interesting headline in the paper today, ``Congressional Budget Office Predicts 2 Years of Surpluses, Credits Tax Rebate for Rebound in Budget.'' The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office gives credit to the President's tax cut for the improved situation with our budget, as well as the rebound we are beginning to see in this economy. This legislation before us is important today. We have laid-off workers. They are running out of unemployment benefits. We extend them. The program that we have before us is better than what the other body has suggested. We also answer a very important question, and that is, what drove job creation in the last decade? It was investment, investment in the creation of jobs.”