Our country is strong. Our economy is one that is bolstered by job creation. And we've said it so many times over and over again: Don't cut valuable programs. Allow our seniors the dignity of Medicare. That enables them to have economic sustainability, vitality. That is important. And we invest from children to seniors in a way that produces jobs, strengthens regional, State, and the national economies, and we go forward. And I think the optimism is there. Our message is one of can do, not denial, cuts, slash, burn.
Paul Tonko: “Our country is strong. Our economy is one that is bolstered by job creation. And we've said it so many times over and…”
On the recordJuly 20, 2011
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