Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, these arguments merely are misdirection. The executive branch has the power under the Constitution to enforce the laws. When wrongdoers violate Federal law, any settlement with the government should be focused on three things: compensating victims, redressing harm, and punishing or deterring unlawful conduct. Settlement agreements that require donations to outside parties do not accomplish those goals. Required donations do not compensate victims, as the funds go to outside third parties not involved in the litigation, and they do not punish and deter unlawful conduct, particularly as settling parties can reduce their fines from $2 to $1 for each dollar donated. Moving on to criticisms against H.J. Res. 98 about franchisees. It is a hysterical argument that broadly misses the mark. Employees of franchisees are still entitled to protection under the National Labor Relations Act. They are still able to organize labor unions if they so choose. Franchisees are subject to collective bargaining laws, worker safety laws, fair wage laws, and franchisors, just as other large companies are. One of the concerns that we have is that there will be disastrous consequences under this rule. I just find that is not the case. We are promoting small business owners and franchisees above these woke policies that harm the American employer and the American worker. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr.…”