You have my absolute commitment in that regard, Senator. We have to do better. We can do better. We will do better.
Tom Perez: “You have my absolute commitment in that regard, Senator. We have to do better. We can do better. We will do better.”
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Thomas Perez commits to improving the Job Corps program if confirmed.
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