Political Quotes

“let me congratulate our colleague from California, the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means (Mr. Thomas), for what really was a very successful negotiation with the Senate over putting this Trade Promotion Authority bill together. We all know that much of the growth in our economy over the last 10- 20 years has come from our ability to trade more with others around the world. As we reduce trade barriers around the world, it will continue to enure to the benefit of our children and theirs in this global economy we find ourselves in. The most significant part of this package, though, is the fact that, for the first time, we make a significant effort to help those who may lose their jobs as a result of their company ceasing operations here. I think the help that is in this bill is in fact substantial. We expand the National Emergency Grants to help those workers, whether it is with health care, child care, transportation, training. This bill authorizes some $510 million to help dislocated workers through these grants. It is a good bill. It deserves our support.”