Recently, we passed legislation that was called the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

In North Carolina, I have heard from people who think the EEOC is incorrectly perceived as an enemy, and they would like to think of the EEOC as more of a partner.

I think about Senator Enzi talking about when you were a small business owner and running things.

a U.S. Senator from the State of North Carolina

I think it is critical that we obviously begin addressing those as quickly as possible.

The current level of cooperation and coordination between the Mexican and U.S. Governments is probably unprecedented.

We see a significant result of success from the deployment of the fencing.

Addressing this threat is one of the top priorities of the Obama administration and of this subcommittee.

I would argue that a significant amount of that enforcement success has been a result of building that tactical infrastructure.

One in four low-wage workers has paid leave. And in those service industries, about 78 percent have no leave.

I think that's a shocking fact.

I want to commend you, Chairman Udall and Senator Burr, for holding these hearings this afternoon.

I urge the committee to approve it.

I urge the committee to approve... S. 1413, Adams National Historical Park Boundary Addition Act of 2009.

Three very specific questions.

Mr. Chairman, thank you. Thank you for convening this hearing before the National Parks Subcommittee.

This bill enjoys unanimous support from the North Carolina Congressional Delegation and is vital to the town of Blowing Rock.

The status quo is unsustainable.