Political Quotes

“I want to thank my friend from Minnesota for her wonderful words. Again, we think about all the need that is there, and we are here just trying to make sure that people can get their basics, such as food on the table for the kids. We are very fortunate, and I feel very fortunate to have both Senators from Oregon here on the floor this evening. I am going to first yield now to Senator Wyden, but I want to say first: Senator Wyden is the ranking member of the Finance Committee, as we know. I think that is a pretty powerful committee, and we are grateful for his leadership. I am particularly grateful for the work the Senator is doing and has done on unemployment compensation and what needs to be done and the importance of tying all of this together--for somebody having enough income to be able to pay the rent and then getting enough help to put food on the table. I am proud to be his partner and very much appreciate all that he is doing to put people first--Senator Wyden”