What the American people want is to see what the agenda is for creation of jobs in our country. That's what has been lacking on the House floor since the Republicans have taken over the House of Representatives. And that's the most important agenda for our country. And I don't believe that we can accomplish that goal if the Republicans continue with their objective of $100 million in profits going to oil companies at the same time that they want to give $40 billion worth of tax breaks to them. That is not really a good policy for our country. That's not going to create any new jobs.
Ed Markey: “What the American people want is to see what the agenda is for creation of jobs in our country. That's what has been…”
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Markey discusses job creation and critiques Republican policies on oil company profits and tax breaks.
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