However, even with increased automation, businesses across the country still have open jobs, but are hampered by a lack of skilled workers.

By battling this problem now, we can remove bureaucratic barriers to help millions find employment opportunities today.

I don't think we need more money in these programs. I don't think the money is being spent very well.

We've invested billions of dollars from hard-working taxpayers into the workforce system, but it's clear that the system is not effectively meeting the needs of workers or employers across the country leading to a vast and growing skills…

we've got to talk about treating these people with dignity.

If our workforce system focuses on today's jobs only then we won't be equipped for the economy of the future.

I do not understand why those things aren't getting more play, and while you all aren't talking about that.

I want to welcome Ms. Fraser as the first woman ever to lead one of our megabanks.

We need to show the American people that we can safely re-emerge.

Democrats seem to have other priorities. Their so-called American Rescue Plan actively discouraged people from returning to work.

When you suppress the right to vote, in essence, you are suppressing people's humanity.

I am a firm believer that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) must be a part of any corporation's DEI strategy.

Let's show that we can actually get back to work and be an example for the American people.

My colleagues on the other side of the aisle want you bank CEOs to focus on political activism instead of doing what your institutions do best.

The role of Assistant Secretary for Policy will be involved in virtually every major decision to come out of the Department of Labor.

The best way to keep these fundamentals strong is easy, it is pro-growth legislation and regulatory relief.

A job is the way out of poverty. There is no way that we can provide enough aid to lift anybody out of poverty.

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you also to Chairwoman Stevens, for holding this very crucial and timely meeting.