Sheila Jackson Lee: “I have a series of Thanksgiving wishes, wishes that many in this country will provide the opportunity to extend…”

“I have a series of Thanksgiving wishes, wishes that many in this country will provide the opportunity to extend unemployment benefits, but because of the stalling and the delay of those opposition kings and queens, we may not extend unemployment benefits so that many of the vulnerable in this country will have an opportunity to be thankful and to sit with their families and be able to celebrate. These are hardworking Americans who have given their best to this country. How dare we not provide an extension of unemployment benefits? We must do it now. I heard this morning someone indicate, what are we doing for small businesses? I don't know why our information does not translate to all of you hardworking small businesses. But we have given you in this Congress with this Democratic majority 16 tax cuts that you will be able to utilize and $30 billion right now in the banks of America for you to access credit because we believe in you. You are the job creator. Then my wishes for the City Wide Clubs in Houston, Texas, to be able to feed the 25,000 that are needing to be fed in Houston this Thanksgiving.”