We must protect and lead in labor rights, to show other nations that is the way to more sustainable economic growth.

If we fail to act, then we will spend the coming decades relying on China and other countries.

Real investment in American competitiveness would mean spending Federal dollars on things that help families succeed economically.

It is not just the right thing to do; it is how we retain our competitive advantage against China.

Economic competition from China presents serious challenges for American workers and businesses, but it also presents a call to action.

Let us lead by example as a Nation, to define the rules of global competition.

Nothing will change unless regulators step in.

Enforcement is obviously very important, but we need better underlying rules too.

My bill...calls for $70 billion for the Public Housing Fund to wipe out this repair backlog.

We are losing an estimated 10,000 units of public housing every year, just to deterioration and disrepair.

Enforcement is a critical tool, but it is only as good as the underlying rules.