Gina Raimondo actually said...

"We are optimistic that we will get it through Congress. The president has been clear there`s room for compromise. Today begins the discussion and the debate. He has done what a great leader does, put ..."

"We can`t afford not to do it. I mean, this is -- this is about basic fairness. It`s about rebuilding. It`s about American competitiveness."

"This is a values-based package. And he is not going to, we are not going to compromise on core values."

"The staff in the hospitals are exhausted, emergency rooms are overflowing and staff shortages are becoming a real issue."