Hakeem Jeffries actually said...

"Indeed, the only plan that the Majority has advanced is one that would not stem job loss, but one that would cut the programs that help the unemployed, the sick, and the poor."

"We cannot pretend that this hearing is about growing the economy or creating jobs."

"If this body does not address sequestration, American workers will face yet another hurdle to providing for their families and realizing the American dream."

"The American airline industry is certainly extremely critical to our economy, to our commerce, to ability to keep families together, our social network, educational infrastructure."