On the recordDecember 13, 2011
Well, it looks like this august body will continue to work until we find some solutions to the problems facing the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, their homes, their savings through no fault of their own and have limited income. It has taken some time for the Democrats in the House to persuade the majority that this is a time when we just can't lay off people and stop spending, even though that has to be a part of the ultimate solution to the problems that we face. But laying off people, especially at this time of the year, is not only an insensitive thing to do, but, in my opinion, the economics of it all is that if people don't have the resources to purchase their needs, then, of course, our small businesses are the ones that suffer financially; and, as a result of that, they may have to lay off workers. It just doesn't make economic sense, nor is it a very sensitive thing to do during this time of year.…
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