Political Quotes

“Today I rise to address the need for jobs in this country. On Wednesday, we will have reached 400 days since the Republicans took control of the House without a jobs bill, even though my colleagues and I have been calling for and demanding action. The President has set forth a jobs plan that would allow Americans to get to work and for us to invest in this great country by focusing on improving our infrastructure, fixing our roads, schools, and bridges; by providing incentives to hire veterans by giving small businesses the support they need to grow and expand; and by cutting payroll taxes for 160 million workers, leaving more money in the pockets of consumers. The members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority are on the Hill this week to be a voice for the jobless, to ask Congress to do what is in the best interest of Americans still trying to find jobs. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting job growth and investment in this Nation now. ____________________”