Political Quotes

“When the American people sent us to Congress, they sent us here with policies they wished us to act upon--a wish list, if you will. And now, in the holiday season, let's reflect on what we have delivered for the American people from that wish list. Federal workers will receive a 3.1 percent pay increase and, for the first time ever, 12 weeks of paid parental leave--two important priorities that I have fought for since I was sworn into office. Just last week, we passed sweeping legislation that would help lower the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. We also voted for universal background checks, equal pay for equal work, a living wage for hardworking Americans, equal protections for LGBTQ Americans, action on climate change, protection for Dreamers and TPS recipients, reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, and hundreds of other bipartisan bills. But, Mr. Speaker, the House can't fulfill its wish list all on our own. We need the Senate to vote on the bills that we passed in this Chamber. And just like the Grinch whose heart grew three sizes just in time to save Christmas, Senator McConnell can still deliver on the American family's holiday wish list. ____________________”