Durbin Statement on the Senate Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

From the Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement today after the Senate passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - a bipartisan bill that will create good-paying jobs; make investments in America's future; and cut taxes for working families.

“Today, Democrats and three Republicans in the Senate did the right thing for the American people and our struggling economy by passing President Obama's economic recovery plan."

"Much will be made of the margin by which this vote succeeded. But this should not be about the number of Senate votes; it’s about the number of people this bill will help."

"This economic recovery plan will create or save millions of good-paying Americans jobs; provide tax relief for hardworking middle-class families; and make investments in our long-term economic future.”

“We cannot walk away from this crisis or this challenge. The House and Senate must come together to deal with this economic crisis. Now is the time for partnership, not partisanship.”