Political Quotes

On the recordJune 6, 2012
Four and a half years after the recession began Americans are enduring the 40th straight month of an official unemployment rate at or above 8%--a post-World War II record.
Said by
Kevin Brady
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Brady highlights the prolonged high unemployment rate post-recession.

Share & report

More from Kevin Brady

Dec 22, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Smith), the Republican leader of the Budget Committee.

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22
Aug 12, 2022

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I join Chairman Neal in expressing our heartbreak and sorrow in losing Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, our colleague, as well as Zachery and Emma. She was so proud of…

Congressional Record · 2022-08-12
Aug 12, 2022

Madam Speaker, on behalf of seniors who rely on generic drugs, I include in the Record the following letter from generic and biosimilar manufacturers, which explains the price controls in this Democrat bill will reduce competition from…

Congressional Record · 2022-08-12
Dec 22, 2022

Madam Speaker, I would note that our professional staff was ready to join in redaction; however, we were forced to prepare for this floor action and offered to do that together after we were done this morning. Madam Speaker, I include in…

Congressional Record · 2022-12-22

Other voices in this conversation