Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give voice to the growing chorus of millions of hardworking Americans who are without their unemployment benefits and to middle class taxpayers who deserve tax cuts on their income up to $250,000 permanently. We're seeing a steady improvement in the economy, but families are still struggling and need unemployment benefits to put food on the table and remain in their homes. Extending unemployment is more than support for our families, friends, and neighbors; it's also good economics. According to the independent Congressional Budget Office, it's hands down the most cost-effective stimulus available. Mr. Speaker, I want to clear up the confusion. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle are fighting for tax cuts for millionaires while millions of Americans are losing unemployment benefits. My colleagues on the other side are calling for us to pay for $18 billion to extend unemployment but refuse to see the hypocrisy of putting $700 billion of tax cuts for millionaires on the backs of our children and grandchildren. To be clear, Mr. Speaker, this Congresswoman and congressional Democrats are fighting for real families, 98 percent of middle class families, 9.6 percent unemployed. Republicans are fighting for the 2 percenters, the millionaires. Let's stop it right here. ____________________”