Political Quotes

“With all due respect to the gentleman from Nevada, the problem with his motion to recommit is that it would punish a company like Vitamin Shoppe. Vitamin Shoppe is a leading U.S.-based vitamin and supplements distributor. Earlier this year, Vitamin Shoppe went global, opening its first international franchise in Panama City, Panama. By partnering with a private equity fund, Vitamin Shoppe grew its business from a Northeast-based specialty retailer to a national chain, adding more than 400 stores and 2,500 new jobs. With all due respect, this bill is not about overseas jobs. This bill is not about Wall Street. This bill is about Main Street American jobs to the tune of 7.5 million jobs working in 17,000 U.S. companies. This bill is about encouraging private capital investment in those Main Street jobs. This bill is about not adding $500,000 in compliance costs to Main Street job creation. To put this in perspective, I dare say, of every congressional district represented on this floor, this bill is about a window manufacturer in Rocky Mount, Virginia, in Virginia's Fifth District, our district, which has operated there for the last 70 years. It has provided good jobs in our community. It has provided jobs for generations of people living in Franklin County, Virginia, and for families who have worked there for generations.…”