Political Quotes

“given the unprecedented series of crises this country now faces, the Republican amendment simply does not accomplish what the American people need or what they want. Our bill would substantially expand the child tax credit and cut child poverty in this country in half. Our bill provides a full $1,400 direct payment to every working-class adult and their kids. Under the Collins amendment, if you are a single parent earning $50,000, you get zero, nothing at all, while millions of children would receive just $500 instead of the full $1,400 payment. Our bill provides $130 billion to public schools so our kids can get back to school and get back safely. The Republican alternative does not. Our plan provides $40 billion to colleges and universities, which have already lost 650,000 jobs, and many are---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired.”