Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the HEROES Act today because our frontline workers, first responders, and community members are rising to the occasion, and so must Congress. We know we are living through an unprecedented crisis. If we fail to redouble our efforts, the public health threat will grow, more jobs will be permanently lost, additional small businesses will throw in the towel, and cities and towns will go bust. The conversations I have every day with mayors, hospital officials, small business owners, and essential workers underscore why bold action is immediately needed. I fought for a number of provisions in this bill that are important to my constituents, including aid to local government to sustain essential services; free coronavirus testing, treatment, and vaccines for low-income individuals; expanded tax credits for small businesses to keep workers on the job; and giving our veterans a reprieve from VA debt collection. No bill is perfect, but with bipartisan cooperation in the coming days, we can deliver meaningful results. We can meet this moment responsibly, ensure our communities are equipped to overcome this virus, and allow our economy to safely get back on its feet.”