Political Quotes

“I recently hosted my third annual hiring event where 500 applicants connected with more than 70 employers looking to fill positions. I was delighted to see Ramona Young and Sommatra Jackson at the event, two women hired at my first event in 2013. They were back this year representing the company that hired them. Their success continues to motivate me. For every Ramona and Sommatra, there are hundreds of Americans looking for good-paying jobs that allow them to build toward a future. So today I rise on behalf of those American workers still looking for good-paying jobs. We all know the statistics. Our economy is growing. After 67 months of consecutive job growth, our unemployment rate stands at 5.1 percent for the first time since 2008, but the fact is there are nearly 8 million Americans still searching. The people I met at my hiring event were talented, skilled, and driven. They are hungry for an opportunity to work, to put their skills to good use, and to provide for their families. I urge my colleagues to join me in creating an economy that works for everyone. ____________________”