Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20131228:20:06:00
To leave our fellow americans out in distress because the republicans were looking for a pay-for. yes, i believe it's an emergency. the economy is percolating. but long-term unemployed persons are having difficulty. 40% of these individuals are middle class individuals. their salaries are above the middle class arena. 60% are not. this is an absolute lifeline. >> to those who would say, this was meant to be a temporary program, to those who say, at some point we have to stop it, what would you say to those folks? >> well, i would say to them that is a roof over your head temporary? is running ...