Claiborne Pell: “I am very pleased President Clinton chose to nominate someone of Mr. Gould's stature and experience to the post of…”

“I am very pleased President Clinton chose to nominate someone of Mr. Gould's stature and experience to the post of Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board. If I recall, it has been quite some time since the NLRB has been led by someone with his balanced experience. I am sure this past experience is an indication of the openmindedness he will bring to his new post. Over the years, Mr. Gould has been involved in all facets of labor relations. After over a decade of what some might call business-oriented control of the NLRB, it is refreshing to have a nominee to this post with experience in both labor and management. I would also note that Bill Gould began his distinguished career as an undergraduate at the University of Rhode Island. While I received numerous letters supporting Bill Gould's nomination, many quite enthusiastic in fact, one letter in particular sticks out in my mind. Along with his many professional qualifications, Lou Gorman, general manager of the Boston Red Sox, felt compelled to note Mr. Gould's longtime devotion to the Red Sox. While not directly connected to the position of Chair of the NLRB, being a Red Sox fan for 47 years certainly indicates a sense of diligence and dedication, two attributes he may find useful in Federal service.”