Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. Kline. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about jobs. The first thing I want to do is correct this ridiculous notion that this bill causes jobs to go overseas. I would argue it does just the opposite. Just like Dr. Roe, I grew up in a union household. My father was a United Mine Worker, and that's why I am here today. I was elected to Congress to protect all workers, not just a select few. Ninety-three percent of American workers are not in a union; 7 percent are, in the private sector. The National Labor Relations Board complaint is an attack on American job creators. Again, I was elected to protect all workers, not just a select few. The NLRB's decision to punish Boeing for creating 1,100 new jobs is just another example of the administration abusing its position to advance a biased agenda. I want to remind everyone no jobs were taken from Washington State. This is a straightforward bill that prohibits the NLRB from ordering an employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstances. This bill will create an environment necessary for employers to develop their businesses in the State that offers the best opportunity--and, I would argue, in the best country that offers the best opportunity--to grow and create jobs and not have this left up to a board of unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and let's get America back to work.”