Political Quotes

“Mr. President, in cities and towns across the Nation, workers have the proud tradition of manufacturing products that are made here at home. Manufacturing helped us become an economic superpower and build a strong, vibrant middle class. Ohio manufacturers and workers are some of the most industrious, innovative, and competitive in the Nation. Our companies and the hard-working people who fill our factories can compete with anyone in the world. But this competition is getting tougher as our Nation is facing ongoing and unfair competition from countries like China. It does not help when U.S. companies and organizations either outsource jobs, production, and purchases overseas. As has been reported in the news recently, the U.S. Olympic Committee's use of Chinese-made apparel was a missed opportunity to use domestic apparel manufacturers. The public outrage about this decision created was predictable. It is unconscionable that the U.S. Olympic Committee would hand over the production of uniforms worn by our proud athletes to a county that flouts international trade laws, manipulates its currency, and cheats on trade. It makes no sense that an American organization would place a Chinese-made beret on the heads of our finest athletes when we have the capacity to make high-end apparel here. I am encouraged that, after speaking with the chief executive and chair of the U.S.…”