Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, while President Trump continues to keep our government shut down, House Democrats are committed to working for the American people. I am pleased to present legislation today that helps meet the urgent needs of our fellow Americans affected by recent national disasters. Across the country, we have watched as hurricanes have pummeled Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas; wildfires have burned large swaths of the West; volcanoes have erupted in Hawaii; and typhoons have struck territories in the Pacific. In addition to the tragic loss of life, families have lost everything. Businesses have been upended. Communities have been ripped apart. This legislation attempts to meet these needs with $12.14 billion in emergency spending. It includes $2.96 billion to rebuild damaged infrastructure to help communities rebuild and to bring local economies back to life. The legislation embraces the unique needs of farmers and rural communities, providing $1.86 billion to help them recover. It enhances our national security and cares for our veterans and their families by funding $1.46 billion for repairs and rebuilding of damaged Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. The bill before us meets the complex needs of disaster victims, with $555 million for social services, mental healthcare, education, and activities that improve the prospects of dislocated workers.…”