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I'm a big supporter of job training and apprenticeship programs that match workers' training with the skillsets in demand.

A fair playing field for American workers is certainly a priority for me, and I strongly support promoting human rights and free markets for the benefit of workers generally.

I recognize the difficulty that many employers face in this area and the potential repercussions for vital industries across the country.

If confirmed, what ideas do you have for helping older workers in my State and others who have lost jobs due to mill closures and other factors?

The so-called skinny budget that was released last week proposes large cuts in the Department of Labor, but it's unclear what happens to TAA.

I introduced a bill with Sen. Cantwell that would have given employers a $5,000 tax credit to provide apprenticeship programs.

Despite the success of the TAA program, there still is a category of workers in my State who are older workers who are in many ways the forgotten story of this economic recovery.

The mission of the department that you've been nominated to lead, to create more opportunities for American workers.

International partners and allies on the F-35 program play a critical role in helping to drive down the costs of that aircraft, as well as ensuring interoperability with our NATO allies.

I completely agree with you, it is an abdication of responsibility, and I hope it is something that whatever the Administration does, our committee deals with and the Congress deals with.

It's been very illuminating, and we look forward to working with you.

But you feel at this point the contract and the development is on track?

I think it's one of the most important that we have, that the Air Force and the government is undertaking.

I hope that you'll keep in touch with the committee on that project as it moves forward.

I commend--again, we've got to think very creatively about how we fill this shortfall.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I hesitate to speculate how a jet airplane would fly if Congress was in the driver's seat, the pilot's seat.

So part of the problem with a continuing resolution is predictability and maintaining your acquisitions and maintaining the industrial base.