Political Quotes

“I will talk for a minute about the National Labor Relations Board nominees. The NLRB has helped to protect the rights and safety of workers for about 80 years. It is a vitally important watchdog for working Americans. It is also important for employers. It also protects employers. But unless we act before the Senate recess in August, the NLRB will lose its ability to operate. It will fail to have a quorum so it can't work or be effective. So the confirmation of full membership at the NLRB is a priority. I understand Republican Senators were frustrated by President Obama's recess appointment of two members to the NLRB. I accept that. No one has raised any questions, however, about these two good people--Griffin and Block. They are fine public servants and the record should be spread with that fact. Republicans have insisted on the President's nominating new people, and he has done that. It is a right they have, and this is a compromise that was reached. Republican Senators have also committed that the Senate will confirm these new nominees quickly, certainly before the end of this month--the month of July.…”