Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chair, for nearly 80 years, Federal labor law has struck a careful balance among the rights of employers, employees, and unions, resulting in a growing economy and greater prosperity. But the Democrats are seeking to upend that balance and radically tilt the playing field in favor of unions and against workers and small businesses. We now have additional proof about the motivations of House Democrats for advancing this radical special interest legislation. It comes from Democrats' most feared, Big Labor union boss, Richard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO, who said the following yesterday: Those who would oppose, delay, or derail this legislation, do not ask us, do not ask the labor movement for a dollar or a door knock. We won't be coming. That truly says it all. The PRO Act is all about serving the interests of union bosses at the expense of workers and business owners. Mr. Chair, I strongly urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the PRO Act, and I yield back the balance of my time.”