Political Quotes

“Tomorrow, we will consider a bill that is integral to helping return more Americans to work, the Worker Reemployment Accounts Act. As President Bush has said, one American without a job is one too many. This legislation provides a unique approach to helping displaced workers return to good jobs. The bill offers new assistance for unemployed workers in the form of personal reemployment accounts which would help workers who need it the most return to work more quickly. The Worker Reemployment Account Act is one piece of a larger effort to solidify the future competitiveness of America's workforce by improving education and job training. Later today, we will consider two bills aimed at strengthening teacher training and increasing the availability of highly qualified teachers in high-demand subject areas. These bills, which will be packaged with the Worker Reemployment Accounts Act under this rule, represent a comprehensive strategy for strengthening education at all levels and improving job training. With 1.1 million new jobs created over the last 8 months and 625,000 net new jobs added just in March and April, it is clear that our resurgent economy is moving on the right track.”