Political Quotes

“I first thank Senator Sanders for his passionate support for housing. He understands, having traveled the country and connected with so many people, that there is almost nothing more important--maybe nothing more important to people's lives, to their material lives, than having a safe, accessible, affordable place to live. And Senator Sanders mentioned that 25 percent of renters in this country pay half their income in rent, for housing costs. And one thing goes bad in their lives--their car breaks down, their child gets sick, they miss a few days of work because of a minor injury--and their whole lives can turn upside down. Senator Sanders recognizes that. And the legislation we begin later in the week is such an important step, as the Presiding Officer knows as a member of the Banking and Housing Committee, that we are going to take on housing. So I thank Senator Sanders for that. H.R. 3684 Madam President, I rise today with a longer speech than I normally give, but in support of the legislation that will make the generational investment in infrastructure for Ohio communities, for our Nation--the infrastructure investment we should have been making for years. We remember, 4 years ago, all of us on this floor--all three members on this floor: the Presiding Officer and Senator Sanders and I--were all ready to go with President Trump to move forward on infrastructure, and the President and the majority changed its mind.…”