Statement by the President on Senate vote - American Jobs Act

[Iwillnevergiveup]

Relatively short and sweet; occupations now in 1,100 cities help make the case.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 11, 2011



Statement by the President on the Senate Vote on the American Jobs Act

Tonight, a majority of United States Senators voted to advance the American Jobs Act. But even though this bill contains the kind of proposals Republicans have supported in the past, their party obstructed the Senate from moving forward on this jobs bill.

Tonight’s vote is by no means the end of this fight. Independent economists have said that the American Jobs Act would grow the economy and lead to nearly two million jobs, which is why the majority of the American people support these bipartisan, common-sense proposals. And we will now work with Senator Reid to make sure that the individual proposals in this jobs bill get a vote as soon as possible.

In the coming days, Members of Congress will have to take a stand on whether they believe we should put teachers, construction workers, police officers and firefighters back on the job. They’ll get a vote on whether they believe we should cut taxes for small business owners and middle-class Americans, or whether we should protect tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires.

With each vote, Members of Congress can either explain to their constituents why they’re against common-sense, bipartisan proposals to create jobs, or they can listen to the overwhelming majority of American people who are crying out for action. Because with so many Americans out of work and so many families struggling, we can’t take “no” for an answer. Ultimately, the American people won’t take “no” for an answer. It’s time for Congress to meet their responsibility, put their party politics aside and take action on jobs right now.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

1. The last paragraph

might just have sealed Obama's re-election. When they face their constituents back home, let's watch these cowards justify saying NO to proposals they've said YES on before and/or saying NO to proposals that would benefit the unemployed, the economy and the country.

[slay]

2. How many times does it take for Obama to learn that even when he gives them what they want - repubs

fucking hate him - they hate us - and they won't help. Three years in and he STILL hasn't learned this? Does not give me much hope if he gets re-elected.. 4 more years of this same old shit.

[tavalon]

3. Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way

While I've wanted you to lead for three years now, I'll take follow as second best. But you take care that you don't get in our way. Support our cause or shut up. You've thrown far too many of us under the bus over the last three years to get to lead this parade, but by all means follow.