On the recordJune 2, 2011
We have all witnessed an absolute employment disaster in this country. Last month, we found that the manufacturing sector slowed again. In fact, the number of Americans involved in producing goods is near its lowest point since World War II. Meanwhile, we have some things that we can do to change that, and I have a great example to share with you today. This is a TSA uniform. This uniform is manufactured in Mexico. Imagine that, manufactured in Mexico. A company in the United States, VF Imagewear, got a contract last February 2010 for $98 million. It promptly outsourced the sewing of this uniform to Mexico. So how many jobs were lost in this particular undertaking? It is estimated that 465 jobs for Americans was lost because this contract was outsourced to Mexico. This amendment is really quite simple. It basically will demand that the Transportation Security Administration purchase clothing manufactured here in the United States. It is, therefore, our economic security. It is also important for our national security. This, Mr. Chairman, is a nonpartisan issue. It's pretty darn simple, and I urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. Point of Order
