[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 941]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           MAKE IT IN AMERICA

  (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, America's manufacturing sector has played an 
invaluable role over the last century in propelling our economy and 
creating a strong and vibrant middle class.
  Manufacturing continues to be a bright spot in our economic recovery. 
Since 2010, the U.S. has added over half a million manufacturing jobs. 
That's progress. But in a time where millions of Americans continue to 
struggle, we can and must do more.
  Congress should be working every day to rebuild our economy and 
create good paying jobs right here in America, not overseas. That's why 
I support the Make it in America agenda, which will strengthen 
manufacturing and rebuild our infrastructure. It will also maintain our 
Nation's leadership in innovation and educate a 21st century workforce.
  The Make it in America agenda is a real jobs plan for this country. 
Democrats stand ready to act.
  Mr. Speaker, my constituents and all Americans cannot wait any 
longer.

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