Political Quotes

“This bipartisan, bicameral bill was developed over the course of 2 years, incorporating feedback from a variety of stakeholders, ranging from State and local governments to child welfare organizations. I want to thank these stakeholders, as well as give very special recognition to my colleague, Congressman Delaney, my Democratic colleague from Maryland, for his leadership and partnership with me on this initiative. I would also be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the substantial and impressive efforts of members of our staff, from the Ways and Means committee staff, Ryan Martin, to my own personal office staff, Jaymi Light, who literally authored this legislation--we went through about 50 different versions until we got it right--to Xan Fishman of Congressman Delaney's staff, for his hard work. This was a team effort. This is the sort of big idea, bipartisan teamwork we need more of in Washington, D.C. All of you have helped make it happen here today. I want to thank my fellow Ways and Means colleagues who are cosponsors of this legislation for their leadership and continued support. Social impact partnerships address our moral responsibilities to ensure that social programs actually improve recipients' lives, and do so in a fiscally prudent manner. But they also respond to the imperative of improving our economic health by harnessing the capabilities of every able-bodied citizen.…”