Political Quotes

“I am pleased that this much-needed bill has been scheduled for consideration in an effort to pass it before the benefits lapse. I would like to thank Chairman Don Young, Ranking Democratic Member Oberstar and the Subcommittee Chairman Steven LaTourette for speeding this bill through our Committee. I would also like to commend Mr. Nadler for his diligence on this issue and his longstanding commitment to the victims of the tragedy on September 11th and in particular to the people of New York. Mr. Speaker, although I support this legislation, I do wish that we were able to pass the original bill that passed the other body in December and through the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in February. It was important to pass the legislation before the benefits lapse and I am hopeful that this bill will be enacted soon. I support H.R. 3986, which extends unemployment assistance under the Stafford Act. This bill extends the period that victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11th would be eligible for unemployment benefits to 39 weeks.”