Political Quotes

“this UC request is clearly a stunt. A 1- week fix can't be implemented in time, and the Senator knows that. Plus, there are many other problems Arizonans have in addition to this one. Arizonan parents are worried that schools will not open safely. Arizona renters are worried they will be evicted from their apartments. Arizona parents are worried that they can't feed their kids. Arizona small businesses are worried that they will not have the necessary help. All of those things are in the Heroes Act, plus not even a 1-week extension--which can't even be implemented--but an extension until January 31. So I would ask my colleague to tell Arizonans whether she supports the Heroes Act or not, which goes much further and is much stronger on unemployment and many other issues. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona. Ms. McSALLY. Mr. President, this is disappointing and a political stunt and a game. For all the normal people watching out there who don't understand why Washington is so dysfunctional, we are just looking for a 7-day extension so they can get another check and pay their rent. I asked the question: Who could possibly be against this? Well, we found out. It is the Senator from New York. So you can clip the tape or put his picture on your refrigerator when you open it up because it is the minority leader who is against this, on his path to try and become the majority leader. And that is unfortunate.…”