"Making sure that we empower our local communities to provide a pathway for all of our students to the careers of tomorrow is extremely important."
"For years I've said that if we don't invest in the growth and development of America's workers, our families, our communities, and our Nation will suffer in the long run."
"Ensuring a smooth and timely transition for this critical Cabinet position sends an important message to America's workers that they are absolutely essential to our economic recovery efforts."
"They need someone who believes--as I do--that investing in them is investing in our future."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing to quickly move forward on the confirmation of Representative Solis as the next Secretary of Labor."
"As we discuss the best way to stimulate our economy, I believe three points are clear."
"But I'm encouraged that the Department of Labor will soon have a leader who will restore public confidence, in its ability to serve workers well."
"I want to make sure that we agree that the Federal Government has a moral and legal obligation to clean up those sites across the country."
"we are working with the administration to get a funding level of $6.5 billion for fiscal year 2010"
"I think that is so important. We have to understand that this is having a huge impact."
"But is this specific proposal one that you are looking at?"