Political Quotes

“Americans are scared. We are in the midst of the worst public health pandemic in more than 100 years. Across our country, more than 85,000 Americans have now been touched by coronavirus, and more than one thousand lives have been lost. Loved ones are making the difficult and heartbreaking choice to be absent from grandparents and elderly mothers and fathers, so that they don't get exposed to this deadly virus. Our hospitals and medical first responders are doing heroic work, but worry they can't meet the demands that may walk through the door tomorrow. Schools have been shuttered, while moms and dads are forced to figure out how to continue on and bring some normalcy to this new way of life. Businesses and restaurants are struggling, and many have been forced to close or lay-off workers. Just yesterday, we got our first glimpse into the devastating unemployment outlook--3.3 million Americans applied for assistance last week. We have all heard these stories of this painful new reality. Our communities are reeling. They are seeking leadership, guidance, truth, empathy, assistance and most of all, hope for a better tomorrow. We need to be all of those things for our constituents--and this package is another important step. Nothing in life is ever perfect and this bill is no exception. But we cannot make perfect be the enemy of the good. There's much I would like added to this legislation, there are offensive provisions I'd like deleted.…”