Elaine Chao Quotations

Workers in these temporary jobs will be involved in the provision of food, shelter and other services to fellow Mississippians,

We are very focused on the fact that people do not have a paycheck at this point. We want to get money into their pockets so they can make their own decisions on what they want to do,

There are more class-action complaints against companies over overtime pay than there are about harassment,

But what will happen -- and I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes -- there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created,

I expect several more months of these unemployment levels,

I think it's important to take a look behind the numbers, ... As the economy gains steam and people gain confidence about their job prospects they will declare themselves back in the job market and the unemployment rate may increase. That's I think what we're seeing today.

I think this concern about a jobless recovery at this point is a bit premature,

it is a wonderful statement about who we are as Americans.

Our hearts go out to the people of New Orleans and communities throughout Louisiana, who face many challenges as they recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, ... This grant will provide up to $62.1 million to create temporary jobs that will mean paychecks for thousands of dislocated workers and will help to clean-up, rebuild and repair their communities.

Repetitive-stress injuries in the workplace are an important problem. I recognize this critical challenge and want you to understand that the safety and health of our nation's workforce will always be a priority during my tenure as Secretary,

We hope that the Congress will act speedily,

Today's numbers are not good news, and I think it's a clear reflection that the attacks of Sept. 11 are still reverberating around our economy. I think it's really important that the U.S. Senate begin to act on the president's economic security package.

We are going to try to find you. We have teams of people canvassing neighborhoods and visiting churches and relief centers.

We have created this new Internet resource to connect workers to employers who have jobs to give, including temporary jobs cleaning up and rebuilding devastated communities,

Both surveys portend much greater job creation in the future,

Today, men and women in uniform ... work so hard on our behalf to protect our freedom (and) our liberty. As they give their best for us, we want to be there for them, ... The good news for returning veterans is that the demand for skilled talent is very strong.

Federal contractors should be model employers in treating all job applicants equitably, ... I am pleased that this settlement will result in 141 women getting jobs and compensation for others who were subjected to an unlawful hiring process.

These are strong numbers, but they are not conclusive numbers,

This is a major victory for the workers, who will now get paid what they are entitled to and be compensated for health and safety precautions at their plants, ... I am pleased that Perdue has stepped forward to do the right thing.

This has been an across-the-board gain, ... All that (data) bodes for increased hiring.

It wasn't the Mayflower. It wasn't the Love Boat. But it brought us to this magical country and reunited our family, so it was beautiful to me, ... Faith, hard work and the kindness of new friends carried my family forward and made it possible for me to become the first Asian-Pacific-American woman to serve in the Cabinet of a president of the United States.

These numbers show more fully the impact of the attacks of Sept. 11 on our country, ... We had been anticipating these numbers.

That's a point that I'm concerned about. But if you look at the core inflation rate, it's actually below wage increases.

The fast-growing hospitality industry is very much in need of skilled workers. Thousands of workers will benefit from the outreach, English literacy and occupational skills

The country has been patient, we have been patient, but now ordinary Americans are being seriously harmed by this dispute,

I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes ? there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created,

These grants will help the economic redevelopment of this region by building the pool of skilled workers necessary to attract new industries,

The gains in the economy are being translated into gains for workers as well. The numbers confirm that 2006 got off to a strong start for America's workers.

It will level the playing field, ... It will give American workers choice, confidence and also control.

Our intention is to clarify and modernize overtime pay rules,

The attacks on Sept. 11 really sent a shock wave through our economy, and the full reverberation of that is not yet known,

We feel a pathway to citizenship would reward illegal activity, ... Amnesty encourages further illegal immigration.

Those who come forward will not be offered an automatic pass to citizenship and should be expected to pay a substantial fine or penalty to participate in the temporary program.

Many Enron employees lost 70 percent to 90 percent of their retirement assets after the company indicated that it would re-state profit reports,

Given the rest of the economic news, including the fact that GDP growth is positive, inflation is still low, jobless claims are still moving downward and temporary services are firming up, that means the recovery continues, and we hope it will continue in a more robust fashion,

We do not support an automatic pathway to citizenship,