Political Quotes

“I want to reiterate the point that this Progressive Caucus makes, and that is that our domestic security here in our own country is an integral part of our national security. We have added $4.8 billion to our COPS program for local law enforcement efforts. We have provided additional funds for gang violence prevention efforts; and, also, we have provided additional funding for job training and after-school programs. In many of our communities, our young African American boys and Latino young boys are dropping out of schools in unbelievable numbers. We need a strong, robust after-school program with tutoring, and our Progressive Caucus provides for that. The American taxpayers are compassionate people. They want to see their tax dollars spent to eliminate poverty, to provide health care, for energy independence, to educate our children. The Progressive Caucus budget does just that. It is a document that reflects the morality of this country, the ethics of this country, and I am proud to support it.”