Political Quotes

“I am very disappointed. I think this is one of the most critical actions that our country could take in the face of this pandemic that has created so much havoc in our economy and has also has taken too many precious souls from us. I would state this on examination of this bill: It is not, in fact, a one-size-fits-all. If there is any agency anywhere that has the wherewithal to promulgate an emergency temporary standard, and, ultimately, after 24 months a permanent standard, it is the Department of Labor and its Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The failure of leadership that this administration--as in OSHA--is not doing its job is unfathomable to me. But I believe that it sits in the best position to issue an emergency temporary standard and protect our workers and customers and students and patients who necessarily interact with these workers. I am disappointed. But, again, we will continue to press this issue until every worker does have these protections. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah. Protests”