Political Quotes

“first of all, let me acknowledge the final comments from the Senator from Oklahoma. Thank you for making us all pause and remember that important time and important lessons that we all need to have learned from here. Thank you very much. Debt Ceiling Mr. President, like so many of my colleagues, I spent last week back home hearing from folks in my State. Everywhere I went, I heard from people about how the investments that we make here in Congress actually matter in their daily lives; how the funding that we provide from here helps students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland pursue their dreams and get a higher education and find a good-paying job. It helps entrepreneurs in Tacoma start a business and grow it from the ground up. It helps pregnant moms who rely on the Rainier Valley Midwives Center to get the care they need to have a healthy pregnancy. I saw how our Federal investments make cutting-edge biomedical research possible at the Allen Institute in Seattle, leading to breakthroughs that save lives and give people more time with their loved ones. Again and again, I heard about the resources that we send back home pay off in a truly meaningful way. And it is true: The investments we make in our country are critical. They are critical in helping our families succeed; keeping our communities safe; and keeping our Nation strong, secure, and competitive. We aren't simply spending; we are investing.…”