Political Quotes

“I rise today in support of H.R. 3345, the Federal workforce Restructuring Act. While we all agree that the Federal work force needs to be trimmed down, this bill will ensure that it is done in the most fair and equitable way. It will do this by making separation from Federal employment voluntary, without making use of reductions in force or RIF's, which disproportionately affect women and minorities. After so much has been accomplished in diversifying the Federal work force, are we willing to take two steps backward in the struggle to increase opportunities for minorities by utilizing another, more destructive method? I know that this bill's answer is: 'No.' Constructive incentive payments like the one proposed in this legislation have already proven effective in three Government agencies, most notably the Department of Defense. Incentive programs in place in the Department of Defense are vital in alleviating the affects of reductions in personnel.”