Political Quotes

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. Licensing is a process which the state requires workers to meet basic standards at the local level--local and state level before they are able to perform a job.

I want to thank the panel for your time today, and I want to let you know what you are doing today is a very, very big public service because everything that you share with us gets entered into the Congressional record.

I also want to thank Martin Williams of the Boilermakers. Sir, thank you for opening your facility to us. You have been a great partner as well.

A holistic approach needs to be taken with significant investments by both the private and public sector.