Tim Ryan: “I thank the gentleman from New York. This is a great opportunity for us to share, I think, as Democrats and Republicans.…”

“I thank the gentleman from New York. This is a great opportunity for us to share, I think, as Democrats and Republicans. My friend from New York represents upstate New York, and that area of our country and the State of New York have a long history of manufacturing. I represent northeast Ohio, which also has a long history of manufacturing. I think we recognize the importance of manufacturing jobs and how to create policies that will further allow for investment in manufacturing and for workforce development within the context of manufacturing. Also, I think we recognize, as we have seen the transition over the last 20 or 30 years in our country, how much we miss these manufacturing jobs. They pay a higher wage, more of a solid pension for most manufacturers, better benefits, and are where people can learn a craft, learn a skill, get into a good company, and make a good, honest living; and that is what we are celebrating here today. Through our Manufacturing Caucus, Congressman Reed and I try to stimulate some conversations and bring real people from our congressional districts to help educate us on what the best process, what the best issues, what the best approaches would be for the United States Congress to try to incentivize manufacturing here in the United States. I know I will be doing an event on Friday back in Youngstown, Ohio, and further celebrating in my community. I know you will, as well. So I just want to say thank you to my friend.…”