Political Quotes

As our Nation strives to regain its global competitiveness, it is critical that companies of all sizes have access to the skilled workforce they need to succeed.

Minority entrepreneurs play a significant role in the U.S. economy. They own almost 8 million firms generating nearly $1.4 trillion in revenue and employ over 7 million workers.

I have not met anybody who doesn't want to work.

Gun violence is a public health issue. Just this year alone, we have seen more than 10,000 deaths and more than 40,000 gun-related incidences. We have run out of excuses to not act on this. These are people's lives we are talking about, and while we move forward with long-overdue discussions on gun control legislation, we cannot forget the victims of gun violence, who already deal with the daily consequences of inaction. The Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which I introduced with Senator Bob Casey, would establish an interagency advisory council to connect these victims with critical information, programs, and benefits they need. I urge all Members to join us in supporting this common sense legislation.