Political Quotes

“Mr. President, first, I want to thank Senator Collins for her generosity on time. I know we are trying to schedule a vote, and I am appreciative of that. I am joined on the floor by Senator Cardin, one of the best advocates for people in this body and especially for Federal workers, who have contributed so much, and we will talk about that. Senator Hirono, from Hawaii, is also joining us. Senator Van Hollen, Senator Murray, Senator Kaine, and Senator Cortez Masto will join us a little later in a different venue, and Senators Tester and Warner spoke earlier today. We stand here on behalf of dedicated public servants who get up every day to work for the American taxpayers. They are men and women who support our Armed Forces and support our veterans. They make sure that Social Security checks go out and Medicare is taking care of seniors. They ensure that our food, medicines, and drinking water are safe. They protect our national security. They work in institutions like the NIH, the CDC, and NIOSH, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in Cincinnati. They are in community-based outpatient clinics. They are in VA centers. They are in Social Security offices in most of our States. These are American workers who have dedicated their lives to service. They serve Republicans and Democrats. They serve Commanders in Chief, regardless of party. Many of these workers are in Washington, but millions more are in the 50 States.…”