"we need to make sure that when we talk about building back better, CTE has to really--we really need to double down on what we're doing there."
"I was proud to reintroduce the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act with my colleague from Ohio Congressman Anthony Gonzalez."
"I am more than thrilled and delighted to have been involved in that, in delivering that fix through the American Rescue Plan Act."
"The Central States Pension Fund is no longer at risk of being insolvent."
"Over 43,000 Michiganders will have their retirement security that they deserve."
"Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for your testimony today which was very well-written and put together and your answers to today's questions have been tremendous."
"I love what I've heard today. I think that articulation of how little we are investing in workforce training and development in skilled trades is one of the best articulations I have heard."
"I think we need to start by passing the American Jobs Plan because the investment is in there."
"We want to thank our witnesses for being here today, and we certainly look forward to the discussion."
"We should celebrate the successes of innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley and Boston and continue to support their role in advancing U.S. competitiveness."
"The Federal government has long been a partner in building regional innovation economies through many agencies with different missions."
"I was pleased to see President Biden shares my support for the EDA's core mission."