Political Quotes

“I thank the chairwoman for bringing this forward. It is going to affect the weaknesses that we have found in our trade deal. So I rise in support of the America COMPETES Act. This includes my bipartisan, bicameral bill, the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act. Our bill will strengthen frayed supply chains. It will stop the bleeding of our industrial might being shipped to foreign adversaries. The Chinese Communist Party government climbed our back to economic power. They are abusing that power to commit genocide, crush democratic norms, and undermine our workers. We must stop our adversaries from leeching off America's economic might to sow discord. It is time to enhance supply chain visibility. We must empower trade that does not undermine American competitors. I want to thank Representatives DeLauro, Spartz, and Fitzpatrick for working on this legislation. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record statements of support for the bill from the AFL-CIO, the Communications Workers of America, the United Steelworkers, and the Alliance for American Manufacturing. AFL-CIO, January 31, 2022. Dear Representative: On behalf of the 12.5 million union members of the AFL-CIO, I write in strong support of the America COMPETES Act. This comprehensive legislation presents Congress with a rare opportunity to improve the United States' competitiveness across a broad cross-section of industry, science, trade, and technology.…”