"So, yes, we should enforce the laws on the books, but we need to have--don't you need, No. 1--I mean, you are doing a great job as an acting director. But don't we need a director?"
"One hundred thousand cases. Now, one of the arguments against our bill that was being discussed here is, enforce the law on the books."
"See, I am observing a pattern here, which is not only with the EEOC, but a variety of agencies."
"I think you have been given an enormous responsibility. And even if this law doesn't pass--which I hope it does--if we give you more responsibility, we have to give you more resources."
"Most recently at the March 11, 2010 HELP Hearing on Pay Equity, Senator Mikulski raised the critical issue of EEOC backlog and pressed for confirmation of permanent leadership."
"the Paycheck Fairness Act is a modest, common-sense reform that closes numerous longstanding loopholes in the Equal Pay Act."
"Thank you to This Subcommittee for Fiscal Year 2010 Funding and to Senator Mikulski for Statements at the Recent Help Hearing Regarding Backlog and Need for Confirmation of EEOC Nominees."
"I would like to thank Senator Mikulski for her leadership and her help in getting us the resources we need to rebuild the agency."
"My problem has been that the EEOC has been leadership starved, revenue deficient, and expectations that they have been unable to fulfill."
"I think having a permanent chair will help move the agency toward fulfilling the expectations that people have."
"DOD has a critical shortage of mental healthcare professionals."