Political Quotes

“I have a lot to say in support of this bill. Let me start off by saying we have inherited a terrible mess, but the Senate is taking a major step forward to turn the country around by passing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. By standing with President Obama, we stand for America, to create jobs for people who have lost them and to help those who have jobs keep them. This bill is about jobs, jobs, jobs. Through the rough and tumble of the legislative process, I do believe the Senate has found a sensible center. I compliment all of both sides of the aisle who chose to work with each other to accomplish this. This bill balances spending on the public investments and targeted tax credits that create jobs without exacerbating the Federal deficit. There is much to commend us about the spending bill. The focus on physical infrastructure is absolutely crucial to my own State of Maryland. If one takes something that is not very jazzy to talk about, such as sewers and water grants, I can only bring to the Senate's attention that this stimulus would bring $123 million to Maryland for these projects.”