"That's why we need a strong NLRB."
"I hope that this agreement brings a new beginning for the Board so that we can ratchet down the political rhetoric."
"Today's nominees will help us restore the Board to its full strength and capacity."
"Confirming these nominees is vitally important because in the absence of Senate action, the Board will lose a quorum in August and will be effectively forced to shut down."
"The National Labor Relations Board is the guardian of these fundamental rights."
"we appreciate the opportunity to present our views today on the particular challenges faced by small businesses in offering plans and our suggested approach to solutions."
"I am confident that if we work together, we can solve this retirement crisis."
"Currently, many charities and cooperative associations provide their employees with retirement benefits through defined benefit multiple employer pension plans."
"I urge you to do so as soon as possible."
"The bill Chairman Harkin and Senator Roberts introduced today, the 'Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013' solves these challenges."
"I cannot overemphasize how important this plan is to the men and women who work in our schools"