Political Quotes

“I am proud to rise to urge the confirmation of Alexis Herman as the next Secretary of Labor. Mrs. Herman will make a great Secretary. Her background is a modern day equivalent of being born in a log cabin, and her career successes mirror that of a Wall Street broker. That is an all-American combination. Mrs. Herman is well aware of what this Nation needs to keep its labor force on the great track already established by the President. That is why she will make a great Secretary of Labor. She worked at the Labor Department during the Carter administration as the department director of the Women's Bureau, the youngest in history to hold that office. She did a tremendous job. She excelled in assisting women to find meaningful employment in those breakthrough years for women, and she will bring this same type of creativity, the same zeal with her as she confronts the issues of the 21st century. Throughout her career, Alexis has been one who has tried to bring workers and employers together, white collars and blue collars, black and white, men and women together. Mr. Speaker, we need a Secretary of Labor who will bring people together, who will aid and assist people in being trained for the new technologies and the new jobs of the 21st century. We need someone with the strength and the desire to bring diversity to the workplace. Alexis Herman is the one to deliver.”