Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of A Stronger Workforce for America Act. I thank Ranking Member Bobby Scott for his bipartisan work on behalf of America's workforce without which this bill would not be on the floor today. Bobby and I decided on day one that while we will not always agree on every issue, we will work diligently in the areas in which we find common ground. It is safe to say we agree that workforce development is too important an issue not to get something done. {time} 1715 I thank each and every member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Due to their efforts, we were able to pass the bill through the committee on a wide, bipartisan vote. Now it is the turn of the full House. Mr. Speaker, A Stronger Workforce for America Act owes its bipartisan appeal to two main features: its principles and its promises. The principles of this bill are firmly rooted in increased efficiency, innovation, and accountability in the workforce. A Stronger Workforce for America Act will bolster the efficiency of the workforce system by dedicating 50 percent of funding to upskilling workers. Skills are becoming the currency of the labor market and the key to unlocking career success, yet too few of the taxpayer dollars provided to the workforce system currently are being spent developing the skills of our workforce.…”