"We have to be smart and pragmatic and thoughtful in trying to remove those barriers."
"For years I've said that if we don't invest in the growth and development of America's workers, our families, our communities, and our Nation will suffer in the long run."
"As we discuss the best way to stimulate our economy, I believe three points are clear."
"Ensuring a smooth and timely transition for this critical Cabinet position sends an important message to America's workers that they are absolutely essential to our economic recovery efforts."
"They need someone who believes--as I do--that investing in them is investing in our future."
"But I'm encouraged that the Department of Labor will soon have a leader who will restore public confidence, in its ability to serve workers well."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing to quickly move forward on the confirmation of Representative Solis as the next Secretary of Labor."
"the American people have sort of lost faith in the leaders of our financial institutions, and they are skeptical that the Government has used taxpayer money wisely so far."
"I think that is so important. We have to understand that this is having a huge impact."
"I am extremely concerned about some of our countries in Central and Eastern Europe who are seeing increasing financial instability."
"the efforts that have been made so far to strengthen our banks and unfreeze the credit markets and stabilize this housing market have really failed to generate any confidence with the American people ..."
"I want to make sure that we agree that the Federal Government has a moral and legal obligation to clean up those sites across the country."
"the Economic Recovery Plan, whose focus is on the EM sites, needs nationwide to reduce their footprint"
"We have got to educate people today for the jobs that are going to be out there."
"Well, in honesty in budgets, that is probably a proposal that is DOA when it gets here."
"This is an obligation, and I am looking for at least $6.5 billion in the fiscal year 2010 request when the details are finally announced."
"I have been holding a number of hearings in my State to talk about the lack of healthcare providers that are out there, and there is a direct correlation with cost."
"I am delighted that you are going to be leading us as we head into a very important healthcare discussion and, hopefully, move legislation this year."
