“Extending emergency unemployment benefits isn't just the right thing t...” — Tom Perez Quote

“Extending emergency unemployment benefits isn't just the right thing to do for our families - it's the smart thing to do for our economy.”

“What you learn growing up in a place like Buffalo is that your job isn't just your paycheck, it's your identity. It doesn't just give you dollars, it gives you dignity.”

“Sometimes you have to push the envelope in pursuit of the right thing.”

“With more than half of the American workforce without private pension coverage, Social Security provides economic certainty within a system that is fair, equitable, and easy to understand. You work hard, pay into the system, and the federal government makes a promise to pay back your earned benefits when you retire. It's that simple.”

“My years of living the jet-set life were fun, but they weren't fulfilling. The perks and benefits were lovely, but all of the fabulous furs, fancy jewelry and fun fetes simply weren't enough to fill my soul.”