Political Quotes

Standing in Charleston, where Robert Smalls sailed himself from slavery to freedom, reminded all of us that the promise of America is not just a place, it is an idea, a story, and a people.

We want every citizen in this country to have a chance to live their version of the American Dream, and that means having our private sector economy running as strong as possible.

This legislation does not take sides between traditional finance and new technology. Or Republicans and Democrats. It takes the side of everyday Americans.

I rise in support today for two strong nominees: Luke Pettit and Marcus Molinaro, who were moved out of the Banking Committee with broad bipartisan support. Luke Pettit has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for…