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Did you all read Eric Grietens facebook post yet?
Posted on: February 1, 2017 at 12:51:45 CT
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Eric Greitens
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Yesterday we saw one of the clearest demonstrations of how out of touch politicians really are.
Politicians in our State Senate spent seven hours debating whether or not to give themselves a pay raise. That's right: seven whole hours...about a pay raise for themselves.
It was a pathetic display. Seven hours of taxpayer time could have been spent doing just about anything. Maybe they could have talked about how to grow jobs in our state, increase wages, improve our schools, or clean up our streets. Nope. Instead, they talked about the reasons why they deserved more money.
When I heard about this, I went to the Senate side of the capitol and told them what I thought. I told them this was a test—of character, commitment, and courage. They could do the right thing, or they could do the easy thing. They could be with us, the people, and the Senators who were against this raise. Or they could be on the record asking for more money for themselves at time when Missouri families are struggling.
I'm proud to say that common sense prevailed and the raise was killed. I want to commend the twenty-five senators who voted against it. They held the floor and took on the Senators who were out for themselves. They showed courage and leadership.
Two Senators voted for this pay increase. Senators Paul Wieland and Denny Hoskins betrayed the people they are supposed to serve last night, by voting to raise their own pay. Senators Wieland and Hoskins owe the people an answer. They complained that it wasn't my place to interfere on behalf of Missourians, and that I was a bit too rough with them. Others asked me to apologize and show respect.
Will I apologize that we saved taxpayer's money last night? No. Many of our public servants in our capitol earned my respect last night as they fought to kill this raise. Others did not.
We were sent here to fight for the people. And sometimes that fight will be tough. No matter how hard things get, I will never—never—stop fighting for more jobs, higher pay, safer streets, and better schools. I welcome the support and friendship of those who are committed to the same goals.
21 hrs ·
Yesterday we saw one of the clearest demonstrations of how out of touch politicians really are.
Politicians in our State Senate spent seven hours debating whether or not to give themselves a pay raise. That's right: seven whole hours...about a pay raise for themselves.
It was a pathetic display. Seven hours of taxpayer time could have been spent doing just about anything. Maybe they could have talked about how to grow jobs in our state, increase wages, improve our schools, or clean up our streets. Nope. Instead, they talked about the reasons why they deserved more money.
When I heard about this, I went to the Senate side of the capitol and told them what I thought. I told them this was a test—of character, commitment, and courage. They could do the right thing, or they could do the easy thing. They could be with us, the people, and the Senators who were against this raise. Or they could be on the record asking for more money for themselves at time when Missouri families are struggling.
I'm proud to say that common sense prevailed and the raise was killed. I want to commend the twenty-five senators who voted against it. They held the floor and took on the Senators who were out for themselves. They showed courage and leadership.
Two Senators voted for this pay increase. Senators Paul Wieland and Denny Hoskins betrayed the people they are supposed to serve last night, by voting to raise their own pay. Senators Wieland and Hoskins owe the people an answer. They complained that it wasn't my place to interfere on behalf of Missourians, and that I was a bit too rough with them. Others asked me to apologize and show respect.
Will I apologize that we saved taxpayer's money last night? No. Many of our public servants in our capitol earned my respect last night as they fought to kill this raise. Others did not.
We were sent here to fight for the people. And sometimes that fight will be tough. No matter how hard things get, I will never—never—stop fighting for more jobs, higher pay, safer streets, and better schools. I welcome the support and friendship of those who are committed to the same goals.
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Did you all read Eric Grietens facebook post yet? - SEC_BIG_GAMEHUNTER MU - 2/1 12:51:45
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