"Your agency has been fighting the child labor crisis before it became a major news story."
"This is an issue that both Democrats and Republicans should prioritize, especially in this Subcommittee."
"Wage theft cases have been rising in Minnesota, and our State Attorney General, Keith Ellison, has been working really hard to make sure we address some of the problems that exist in the gig economy."
"While Committee Republicans have spent their time trying to roll back worker protection, the Biden administration and congressional Democrats have prioritized building a stronger economy for all."
"It is also very refreshing to hear from the perspective of an economist with roots in the labor movement."
"We want to make sure that when we say 'Indian country,' we include every member of a tribal community, whether or not they live on tribal territory."
"Frankly, their claim just does not add up."
"Does the First Amendment guarantee a person the right to free speech, or does it guarantee them also to an audience?"
"Your testimony earlier today is powerful evidence of how the right to organize has helped your own family and families across this country."
"It is seemingly ignored by on the other side of the aisle, judging by what my Republican colleagues have said against the PRO Act, and in favor of bills to weaken the right to organize."
"I feel like our education system is under assault."
"I call them Moms for Dictatorship, for Disrespect, for Disinformation, for abuse, for harassment, for bullying"