I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance policies that level the playing field for American workers and incentivize investing in jobs here at home.
We need a comprehensive strategy that includes expanding criminal background checks for all commercial gun sales, dedicated federal law to combat gun trafficking, and a strong commitment to mental health services.
We shield our children from hazardous products - liquid nicotine should be no exception.
Manufacturing is the backbone of Connecticut's economy, and suppliers such as Click Bond depend on partnerships with U.S.-based manufacturers that export many of their products with Ex-Im's backing.
Everyone is able to give to someone.
My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream.
We still have work to do in our efforts to advance equal rights for all Americans.
We need to ensure that no one is denied employment, housing, opportunities, or benefits because of their sexual orientation.
The TECH Careers Act will open the door for more Americans to have successful middle-class careers and help small businesses in Connecticut and across the country access a qualified pool of talented workers.
We have a lot of work we need to do to make sure all of our children have a better understanding of this diverse and wonderful and beautiful world.
We want to take the energy surrounding the Sandy Hook anniversary that might otherwise be consumed by grief or anger - or this week in San Bernardino by fear - and channel some of that to honor our common humanity and love each other.
We have the opportunity and the responsibility to lead our country to a better and brighter future, and I cannot wait to roll up my sleeves and get back to work.
I do think the U.S. has a moral and political leadership role to play.
I'm baffled that Mark Greenberg would send an offensive email politicizing the beheading of an American journalist.
I hear over and over again from local leaders and business owners that one of the best ways we can revitalize our cities and towns is to support brownfields cleanup efforts.
Cities and towns throughout central and northwest Connecticut have strong industrial histories and are now in the process of transitioning into new sources of economic growth. I'm doing what I can to be a strong partner in these efforts.
Brownfields cleanups have been treated like capital investments in the tax laws, and they really are repairs and should be taxed as such.
Government ought to make it easy for people to do the right thing.
We have to look at loan forgiveness to incentivise young people to pursue degrees in areas where we know we need help.
I think we need to raise our voices, and we need to demonstrate to the people we represent, as well as the American people, that their leaders have a responsibility to take action.
