Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the previous question. Instead of focusing on policies that would make life better and easier for Americans, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle are constantly wasting time on legislation to disrupt longstanding laws, to pass bills that would offshore American manufacturers, make it more difficult for workers to receive a fair shake, and prevent the Federal Government from holding big corporations accountable. Rather than focusing on these issues, our time would be better spent ensuring that our seniors have access to the benefits that they have earned. Social Security and Medicare are more than just important government programs, they are commitments made by one generation to the next. Since my first term in Congress, I have worked tirelessly to protect these critical benefits, fighting back against extremist cuts that would gut our Nation's cornerstone economic security programs. The fight goes on because the GOP is still hell-bent on eliminating these programs. Social Security and Medicare are overwhelmingly popular because they provide critically important benefits, not only to our seniors, but to other vulnerable Americans, as well. My constituents and all Americans have paid into these programs, and they are counting on them for a dignified retirement and essential healthcare.…”