Political Quotes

“I offer this motion to recommit because Americans across this country are watching the steps we take in Congress. Millions of Americans need our help and, unfortunately, millions more will lose their jobs if we consider partisan wish list legislation that has no chance of becoming law. Our Nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strength and ingenuity of the American spirit has shone forth. We in this Chamber came together to pass the CARES Act, a bipartisan aid package in March of this year. In times of crisis, Americans should come together, but that togetherness has waned and the bipartisanship has vanished. Masked in darkness and socially distanced from any review or debate, this bill is filled to the brim with progressive agenda items. Hidden amongst these poison pills is a provision that would change the ID requirement for the CARES Act rebate checks from Social Security number to taxpayer identification number. This switch will allow illegal immigrants and noncitizens to get checks they aren't eligible for. I didn't think that a global pandemic meant it was time to stop helping American citizens who are desperate for assistance. Now, more than ever, we need to make sure these rebate checks go to Americans who need it. This motion to recommit shouldn't be controversial. Unauthorized immigrants are not eligible for most Federal benefits, including SNAP, TANF, and most housing assistance programs.…”