“We need to see the FLSA and the minimum wage as part of a larger strug...” — Tom Perez Quote

“We need to see the FLSA and the minimum wage as part of a larger struggle to cut poverty and to address the challenge of income inequality.”

“When my grandchildren ask, 'Where were you when Donald Trump took a sledgehammer to Lady Liberty?' I want to make sure I can tell them I was there protecting America.”

“You shouldn't have to win the boss lottery in order to have a little bit of flexibility at work. Raising and supporting a family isn't just a financial obligation. What's important isn't just being able to put food on the dinner table - we want you to be at the dinner table, too.”

“I believe that States should be credited for their non-Federal investment in revenue-generating transportation facilities to address their regional transportation needs.”

“It's widely recognized that employers and employees need more assistance addressing problems with rising health care costs. Attempts to address the problem are going to require a federal response, not a patchwork of state and local mandates.”

“Healthcare in the U.S. remains a dire mess, and the Obama presidency, unfortunately, didn't really address that.”