Laura Gillen

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 13 wordsI rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Long Island Association.¹Greeting Claims · 18 wordsFor a century, it has been an institution at the heart of Long Island’s economy and business community. Thanks · 18 wordsI thank Chairman Waldman, Acting President Sikes, and the association’s board members who traveled to Washington this week.³Thanks Greeting · 17 wordsIt is a privilege to reaffirm our shared commitment to prosperity and opportunity for every Long Islander.Greeting Claims · 32 wordsLong Island’s businesses and industries contribute more than $200 billion to our Nation’s economy each year.² We are an economic powerhouse, driving innovation and discoveries in national security, medicine, and next-generation technologies. Reasoning · 25 wordsGiving Long Island’s businesses a strong base with no limits on their success is how we bolster our local economy and our way of life. Claims · 39 wordsCore to its mission, the Long Island Association has been a crucial bridge between businesses and local and Federal government leaders. That partnership is foundational to the success of every entrepreneur, industry, and family-owned business that built Long Island. Positioning · 19 wordsOur work here in Washington is first and foremost to deliver for our communities through bipartisanship and common sense.PositioningVague promise Reasoning · 17 wordsDoing so through pro-business and pro-worker policies gives our region the room to grow and stay competitive. Positioning · 16 wordsThe Long Island Association partnership has been instrumental in helping meet the challenges that we face.Positioning Promise · 104 wordsWe must make Long Island more affordable to keep attracting world-class talent and give companies the chance to invest in themselves. That starts with lowering the high cost and taxes our families and businesses pay, including fully and permanently eliminating the SALT cap and undoing harmful tariffs. It means making housing more affordable and ensuring every young professional and hardworking family has a place to call home. We must meet our energy needs with an all-of-the-above strategy and guarantee our infrastructure can support a growing economy. We must cut Federal red tape and invest in our industries to fuel greater opportunity across our region. Claims · 24 wordsI am proud to have worked with the association and with my Long Island colleagues across the aisle to tackle these challenges head on. Promise · 34 wordsI remain committed to being a trusted voice in Washington for Long Island’s businesses and workers.Vague promise As we celebrate the Long Island Association’s 100 years of excellence, I look forward to our continued partnership. Greeting · 14 wordsCongratulations on this historic milestone and the beginning of another remarkable century of service.Greeting