President of Students for Life

“As an employer of more than 90 employees, all within child-bearing age, this plan would help me as well as help my employees prepare for the births of their children.”

Former Governor of Arkansas

“Paid family leave is not a government “give-away” but simply affirms that the stress of being a new parent is a burden for the employer and the employee. We should honor and reward those who are creating and “training our replacements...”

White House Summit on Child Care and Paid Leave

“American families are the heart, soul, and backbone of our nation. Strong and loving families build up our neighborhoods, sustain our communities...and make a brighter future for every citizen…It’s time to pass PFL…”

R - Florida

“Our economic policies have left young, working families behind at a time when our marriage and childbirth rates are falling. It is time to realign our economic policies in support of American families…”

M.D., (R-Louisiana)

“I am leading efforts to create a policy that gives parents the flexibility to pursue a career and raise a family...We will find a bipartisan solution that empowers families and business owners to succeed.”

R-Utah

“Families are the bedrock of our society. If young people can’t afford to marry and start a family, then the American dream literally has no future.”

R-Missouri

“It’s a practical, conservative solution for America’s families. It’s a smart, policy that enables families to make their own financial planning decisions.”

R-Oklahoma

“We as a conference have talked a lot about pro-family initiatives and supporting families, and this is one of the ways we can do that. The time is now – thirty years is too long.”

Future of Freedom Fellow, Institute for Family Studies

“Babies need to bond with their parents, especially their mothers. To facilitate this bonding, Congress should pass legislation giving mothers and fathers paid parental leave to be at home with their infants in the first few weeks of their child’s life."

Fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center

“In their work, all policymakers should be keeping the needs of families first and foremost. A sound paid leave approach can provide support to parents, especially those welcoming a new life, and recognize that strong families are the cornerstone of a healthy society.”