Choose the sentence in this excerpt that supports the President's statement, "This act does something important for American business." Well, many of our fellow citizens with disabilities are unemployed. They want to work, and they can work, and this is a tremendous pool of people. Remember, this is a tremendous pool of people who will bring to jobs diversity, loyalty, proven low turnover rate, and only one request: the chance to prove themselves. When you add together Federal, State, local, and private funds, it costs almost \( \$ 200 \) billion annually to support Americans with disabilities -- in effect, to keep them dependent.

The sentence that supports the President's statement, "This act does something important for American business," is: "Remember, this is a tremendous pool of people who will bring to jobs diversity, loyalty, proven low turnover rate, and only one request: the chance to prove themselves." This highlights the significant advantages that hiring individuals with disabilities can offer businesses, showcasing their potential contributions to the workforce. Additionally, by addressing the substantial annual cost of supporting Americans with disabilities, the excerpt underscores the economic impact of employing this demographic, suggesting that helping them gain employment could also alleviate financial burdens on the government and optimize resources.