Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2017
I was very impressed, Ms. Collins, with some numbers you provided for the region. Appalachia, I mean, just think about this, since 2000 has lost, counting manufacturing jobs and coal jobs, over 655,000 jobs.
Said by
Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Kaptur highlights significant job losses in Appalachia since 2000.

Share & report

More from Marcy Kaptur

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Speaker, today is the fourth worst day on U.S. financial markets since 2022. It appears the American people are in for a rough ride. Buckle your seatbelts. Prices are rising already, and our financial markets are turbulent in the wrong…

Congressional Record · 2025-03-10
Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Speaker, as with our colleagues, I rise tonight with a heavy heart as we mourn the devastating loss of 67 lives in the recent tragic plane crash over the Potomac. Among those lost were members of America's finest figure skating…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-04
Feb 16, 2025

Until such time as we are briefed on these developments, we will not know the damage to our country and the world as a result of these haphazard and thoughtless firings.

msnbc.com
Apr 8, 2025

Mr. Speaker, with March Madness coming to a close last night, it is with joy that I rise to celebrate two exceptional young, local basketball stars from northwest Ohio: Makhi Leach from Whitmer High School and Elise Bender from Anthony…

Congressional Record · 2025-04-08

Other voices in this conversation