In the week since I teamed up with Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida to introduce the American Growth, Recovery, Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Act — the AGREE Act — I’ve heard from a great number of Delawareans.
We’re doing our best to respond to each submission, but I wanted to take a moment to share some of the feedback we received from Delawareans since I wrote you last week. As expected, it has been both insightful and extremely candid!
Robert from Magnolia wrote:
I think it is very good first step in getting the economy going again. Naturally more has to be done but this bill would demonstrate that bipartisan approach is the correct way forward. I have been critical of some of your past emails on varying subjects, but this time you are right on.
Harry, a veteran from Ocean View, wrote:
You would be doing the USA a great service, let alone the veterans, if you would continue to come up with incentives to get our veterans working. If you think the veterans of WWII did wonders, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet when it comes to today’s veterans – collectively, they are smart, highly motivated, disciplined, dynamic, forward thinking, creative, resourceful, highly patriotic and know well the value of teamwork – and they want the work. I have the highest regard for these highly professional young men and women and am positive they have what it takes to help get this country moving again. It’s not so much that this country owes them a job, it’s more that we need those folks to get into the workforce to set examples and to help getting us back on track.
Michelle from Clayton wrote:
It’s about time somebody stood up for small businesses. Small business is at the heart of what America stands for. Thank you so much for trying to get some tax relief for us! It’s about time someone did. This bill is a win-win for everyone.
Several folks wrote to me asking about how we intend to pay for the AGREE Act. They’re right – it’s an important question. We’ll soon submit the bill for scoring by the Congressional Budget Office and then will work with the appropriate committees to find offsets.
I’ve enjoyed reading your comments, and appreciate the time you and others take to engage with me. Most importantly, I look forward to continuing to work with you on strengthening our economy and getting more of our neighbors back to work.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!