From Vice President Biden: We want to say thank you, Tommy

From: Joe Biden
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:23:38 -0500
Subject: We want to say thank you, Tommy

Tommy --

I've been in Washington for almost 40 years. I've seen a lot of
Congresses come and go. But I can't remember a group of lawmakers who
accomplished more than the folks who just wrapped up their work.

With their help, we repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and ratified the
START arms control treaty. We passed a new law to rein in the abuses
on Wall Street and protect consumers. We reformed the health care
system and passed the Recovery Act to get our economy growing again.

But do you know why all that happened? Because people like you rolled
up your sleeves, dug deep, and decided to make a difference. We had a
dedicated group of lawmakers -- no doubt -- but they were supported
every step of the way by folks from all across this country who were
ready for change. People like you.

I know how much that means to me. And I can't even begin tell you how
much it means to the President.

So here's the deal: President Obama wants to send you a note to
express how grateful we are for all you did.

Two years ago, we were staring into an abyss. The financial crisis was
the worst this country has faced since the Great Depression.

But this Congress passed the largest set of tax cuts for the middle
class since President Reagan, the largest education reform since
President Johnson, the largest infrastructure investment since
President Eisenhower, and the largest clean-energy bill ever.

Now -- even though we still have a ways to go -- the economy is growing again.

Prior to this Congress, lawmakers had talked about reforming health
care for almost a century. But with the President leading the way,
these folks went out, and -- with you at their side -- they did it.
Now 32 million more Americans will have access to health coverage.

When we came into office, just about the entire country had come to
realize that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was wrong. More than 14,000 brave
men and women had been discharged simply because of who they were.
With your help, we struck down that law and made this country a more
just place.

Every lawmaker who worked to accomplish these things will talk about
their votes -- and the role they played in this progress -- for years.
The President and I take great pride in those achievements. But each
one belongs to you. You believed in them, you fought for them, and
we're darn grateful.

So let the President send you a note to show our appreciation.

Thank you -- for everything,

Joe

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Together, we can change the world, one mind at a time.
Have a great day,
Tommy

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