Mark Pocan actually said...

"It really means to pay the bills you have already incurred."

"All these rules and regulations referenced today have one thing in common, they help hard working middle class Americans by ensuring workers are afforded the dignity under the law that they unquestion..."

"The congressional leadership strategy is simple, although it is not necessarily obvious if you are not paying close attention, shut down the appropriations process, bog down Congress, and stuff an end..."

"I also tend to think that maintaining safe workplaces and protecting workers' voices are worth that cost."