Hilda L. Solis: “The budget before you will help spur new and better job opportunities while fostering safe workplaces.”

He indeed was a true champion for working people and did so much to improve our nation's workforce.

I do feel that it is important for this country to have a solid middle class.

As the President said in the State of the Union Address, we must renew our commitment to revitalizing our Nation's economy and to building an America that is built to last--where everyone gets a fair shot, does their fair share, and plays…

However, you and I know we still have a lot more work to do because we realize there are 12.8 million people that are still looking for work.