06/01/2009
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"the mission of the department that you've been nominated to lead, to create more opportunities for American workers."
"I'm a big supporter of job training and apprenticeship programs that match workers' training with the skillsets in demand."
"A fair playing field for American workers is certainly a priority for me, and I strongly support promoting human rights and free markets for the benefit of workers generally."
"International partners and allies on the F-35 program play a critical role in helping to drive down the costs of that aircraft, as well as ensuring interoperability with our NATO allies."