Somehow incorporating these mines as part of the solution and part of the contribution to solving our energy issues.

I think it's really important that we use those metrics that look at earnings and employment.

I think it's fair to say right now, America's in the middle of a great transition to a clean economy.

Research would seem to be something maybe that would have to be coordinated broadly.

Funding for programs authorized under Section 166 of WIOA has declined significantly in the past several decades.

I think many times mines are the most beautiful places.

If we don't like the taxes companies are paying, then let's be honest about it and change the federal law.

Critical minerals have been regarded as the building blocks of U.S. economic and national security.

It's imperative that young people understand this along with their parents or else we will miss opportunities.

It wasn't our policy that initiated the fact that we've pretty well said we don't want to use coal anymore?

Not everybody can access a 4-year degree or even a 2-year degree. But we also know that by 2031, more than 70 percent of jobs will require some form of post-secondary education or training beyond high school.

I think the term that I've heard my colleague Bobby Scott use is Opportunity Youth, which I like.

Does anybody else just want to say something about this youth employment and kind of the opportunity to better connect young people either to school or work with WIOA.

I've heard from some stakeholders who say WIOA reporting requirements are overly burdensome.

Striking the right balance between performance accountability and nonburdensome reporting requirements are accurately described as a challenge and concern.

I have introduced a piece of legislation which is known as the One Door to Work Act, which would allow as many as five other states to be able to also do what Utah does.

When I was serving as Governor of Massachusetts, I would hear occasionally some stories that gave me some concern.

I think many times mines are the most beautiful places.