Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I am mindful today that the Major League Baseball playoffs are starting. While House Democrats are ready, once again, to step up to the plate and pass urgently needed relief for our constituents, Senate Republicans and the White House refuse to play ball. But sadly, unlike a ball game, their refusal will have deadly consequences. This updated, much-needed bill addresses the seriousness of both the public health crisis and the economic crisis American families are dealing with. It provides strong support for small businesses, non- profits, and gives a lifeline to the struggling restaurant industry and independent live-venue operators. It gives additional assistance for airline industry workers, extending the Payroll Support Program, and adds more funds to bolster education and childcare. Living up to its name, Heroes 2.0 honors our heroes on the front line by providing assistance to State and local governments who desperately need funding to pay vital workers, like first responders and healthcare workers who are keeping us safe. It provides funds for coronavirus testing, tracing, and ensures every American can access free coronavirus treatment. These are not radical ideas. This is the basic responsibility to keep the American people healthy and safe. It provides additional direct payments with a more robust second round of economic stimulus checks of $1,200 per taxpayer and $500 per dependent.…”