Political Quotes

“The importance of manufacturing to our Nation cannot be overstated. Creating products domestically supports local economies and creates family-sustaining jobs. But so many domestic companies also serve as a source of pride for towns, cities, and regions of the country. The Zippo Manufacturing Company and their iconic lighter are headquartered and manufactured in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, which I have the honor of representing. It is McKean County's largest employer, with 900 hardworking men and women in a city of 8,000. Zippo has been making lighters since 1895; and today, 160 countries around the world buy Zippo products. Zippo is a part of Bradford's community identity. Part of this identity comes from the fact that American companies were once renowned for building things to last. Zippo backs its lighters with a ``forever guarantee.'' Parade Magazine, a national publication, made note of this fact in a recent article titled, ``Putting America Back to Work: 5 Ways `Made in the USA' is Staging a Comeback.'' It's companies like Zippo that give ``American made'' a great name, that keep the world buying U.S.-made products and ultimately keeps jobs in America and expands the American workforce. The key to our economic recovery is tapping into these gems, utilizing domestic energy, technology, and innovation, as well as a homegrown workforce to revitalize American manufacturing. ____________________”