John Ensign: “I rise today to address the so-called Employee Free Choice Act. Over the past few weeks the Democrats have painted a…”

“I rise today to address the so-called Employee Free Choice Act. Over the past few weeks the Democrats have painted a very partisan picture for the American public; coloring their failures by laying blame at the feet of the Republicans. In reality, Republicans have come to the table in good faith time and again to address the issues facing this Nation and its hard-working citizens. Now, this week, despite their promises to deliver energy solutions, the Democrats have chosen to set aside the only energy bill they have brought before the Senate. Sadly, we only had mere days to debate proposals that could have put this country on the path to lower gas prices and energy independence. What is more important than securing America's future? It is with complete disregard for the rights of American workers that the Democrats have brought to the floor--at the cost of vital legislation--the deceptively titled 'Employee Free Choice Act.' This act would revoke the right of workers to cast secret ballots in elections when voting on whether to form a union.”