132 Quotes by Elaine Chao

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.