Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself 3 minutes. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my amendment, which makes clear that the statutory rights of servicemembers and their families under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, cannot be waived through forced arbitration unless it is agreed to by the servicemember after a dispute arises. Americans who serve in our military, our veterans and their families sacrifice much in service to our country. Often they have fought to protect the fundamental idea that we are a Nation of laws and institutions that guarantee the rights and prosperity of every American. Since the Second World War, Congress has created many laws, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, to expand and strengthen the rights and protections of servicemembers and veterans. These laws are essential protections that guarantee every veteran and active duty servicemembers, including the Reserves and National Guard the right to be free from workplace discrimination on the basis of their military service, and the right to their day in court to enforce these provisions. We are a stronger and better Nation because of these rights. SCRA prevents landlords from enacting eviction proceedings, mortgage holders from foreclosing on a home, and lenders from repossessing a vehicle while a member of our armed services is on active duty.…”