This is not special rights, this is about a level playing field so that somebody has an opportunity to demonstrate that they are qualified to do the job.
Tom Perez: “This is not special rights, this is about a level playing field so that somebody has an opportunity to demonstrate that…”
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Perez emphasizes equal opportunity in employment, rejecting the idea of special rights.
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