Political Quotes

“One of America's greatest promises is the promise that, if you work hard and play fair, your opportunities are endless. Thousands of business owners throughout this country have lived by this mantra and sought new opportunities abroad. When Congress allowed the charter of the Export-Import Bank to expire over the summer, we took away an important tool for American business owners and their employees. They depend upon it. This is about jobs. Many small companies throughout my region and in my district have relied on Ex-Im Bank. I will name one: Number 9 Hay in a small town called Ellensburg in eastern Washington. A hay company in Ellensburg, Washington, with the support of Ex-Im Bank, was able to expand its business, hire employees, and sell in foreign markets. Otherwise not. This story is a story of success, of jobs for the small hardworking businesses of America that create 85 percent of our jobs. If we don't act, businesses of all sizes and the people they employ will be threatened. I support this measure.”