Elijah Cummings actually said...

I strongly oppose efforts to falsely blame middle-class American workers for these current economic problems.

it is shameful to play politics with American workers and their families.

I also strongly object to efforts by politicians who try to use the current economic downturn to strip American workers of their rights.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I ask unanimous consent that Representative Gwen Moore of the 4th District of Wisconsin be permitted to a...