Political Quotes

“very quickly, we have worked really hard this week. We Senators had to be here and are happy to be here, but there are four individuals who didn't have to work this week, but they volunteered to do so. These four pages have kept this place operating by helping floor staff and us. They could be home with their families and friends enjoying the holiday. Instead, they are here. We have 18-year-old Jarrod Nagurka, of Arlington. He gave up his winter break to be here; Twenty-two-year-old Priscilla Pelli of Washington, DC, is a staff assistant in my office. She has devoted her time here. Twenty-two-year-old Erin Shields of Takoma Park, MD, is an intern in my office. And 16-year-old Gwendilyn Liu of Kaneohe, HI, the only remaining current page, skipped her winter vacation to help here. I want the record to reflect our deep appreciation for them, and I wish them the very best in their future endeavors. Mr. President, working through the night and throughout today, we have reached an agreement with Senator McConnell to avert tax increases on middle-class Americans. I have said all along that our most important priority was to protect middle-class families. This legislation does that. Middle-class families will wake up today to the assurance that their taxes won't go up $2,200 each. They will have the certainty to plan how they will pay for groceries, rent, and car payments all during next year.…”