Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Scott for yielding to me, and I rise in strong support of H.R. 1230, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. This month, House Democrats are taking historic action to fight for our older Americans across the country. As cofounder and co-chair of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, I am proud to announce that our Older Americans Bill of Rights, which we will introduce in the coming weeks, already has over 100 cosponsors. That resolution reflects a covenant with senior citizens and urges the Congress to uphold the dignity of older Americans and their families. Through that resolution, House Democrats are affirming that seniors have the right to live with dignity and with independence, including the right to high-quality healthcare, the right to age in place, and the right to financial security, including protecting against age discrimination in the workplace. The bill that we are voting on today signals that we are taking those rights so seriously that we are not just making statements about it, but we are taking bold action. The bill before us ensures that senior citizens who have been victims of age discrimination can have their claims adjudicated fairly without having to jump through all kinds of arbitrary hoops created by a misguided court decision. Protecting older workers is about more than just adjudicating claims of discrimination. It is about ensuring older workers have the dignity that they deserve. Mr.…”