Political Quotes

“I thank Chairman Scott for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank both Chairman Scott and Chairman Neal for their leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 397, the Butch Lewis Act. This is a historic moment for working men and women in this country, and it has been a long time coming because people have been working on this for a long time. Today, we are telling millions of Americans who worked a lifetime for their pensions that are now in jeopardy, through no fault of their own, that we are standing with you. We are listening. We are taking action. For too long, these working men and women have worked in fear, not knowing what was going to happen. They have given up pay raises. They played by the rules. They thought they would have a safe and secure retirement. By passing the Butch Lewis Act, we are sending a loud message that we hear them and are taking steps to ensure that their retirement that they worked for, for a lifetime, will be there when they need it. This is money hardworking men and women earned and counted on to retire safely, to afford to stay in their homes, to afford food on their table, and to afford their medicine. American workers have done their part. The House will soon do its part. I hope the Senate will also act quickly because I know the men and women, they have come to my door at 7 a.m., they have threatened suicide. They are scared. Mr.…”