Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5865, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2012. The lead bipartisan cosponsors of this bill are two gentlemen from Illinois, Congressman Daniel Lipinski and my colleague on the Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Adam Kinzinger. I want to thank both of them for their work on this bill and, in particular, for working with me and Chairwoman Bono Mack to move this bill in a form that both sides can support. H.R. 5865 aims to build upon the recent growth of the U.S. manufacturing sector with the end goal being the return of more and more individuals to stable and good-paying jobs. Specifically, Mr. Speaker, the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act requires the President to prepare and submit to Congress in 2014 and 2018 a national manufacturing strategy with assistance from the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Board established by the bill. The board will be comprised of the Secretary of Commerce, State Governors, and officials from the executive branch, in addition to 10 individuals from the private sector appointed by the majority and minority leadership of the House and the Senate. There is no more important issue to Americans than the ability to get and keep a job, provide for their families, and ensure that when their children grow up they too can succeed.…”