Political Quotes

“Before the distinguished Senator from Texas leaves the floor, I wish to express my appreciation for her bipartisanship in working through this difficult issue. Everyone understands that the labor issue is something that is overhanging this very important piece of legislation, but it shouldn't be hanging over an extension of the bill. Tens of thousands of people are not working because of this. Actual safety of our airports is a concern to me. FAA is doing everything it can to make sure it is safe and sound, but 4,000 people who work for the Department of Transportation are off work, in addition to the tens of thousands of people who have construction jobs. We have a new airport control tower in Las Vegas being constructed. They worked about 2 weeks, and they are now all laid off. It is not fair. This extension should go forward and be resolved in conference with the other body. It is so unfair. But this is not the last word. There will be more said about this. This is wrong. We are going to be leaving town leaving up to 80,000 people who are construction workers out of work. We need those jobs. I can't stress enough how much we need those jobs. So it is too bad. I do thank my friend, the Senator from Texas, for being so forward- leaning on this and not being partisan. I appreciate that very much. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Chair lays before the body the House message to accompany S.…”