203 Quotes by Tom Perez

For many people, and particularly in communities of color, the basic bargain of America - that if you work hard and play by the rules, you can share in the nation's prosperity - has become a raw deal. That's what President Obama's opportunity agenda is all about - making good on our country's half of the basic bargain.

The United States is one of the few nations on the planet where paid family and medical leave or earned sick time is not the law of the land.

From the outset, the Obama administration has recognized that building a robust skills infrastructure means building strong partnerships with community colleges.

With patience, persistence, and partnership, we can create economic opportunity for every person willing to work hard for it.

We believe that health care is a right, not a privilege.

Apprenticeships are a particularly effective way to create career pathways with upward mobility and strong earning potential. Because apprentices receive a paycheck, it's a great option for those with families to support, including many veterans.

I've said that we need to elect Democrats from the school board to the Senate.

As I travel around the country, I am inspired by leaders who know that offering paid leave - whether sick time or family leave - isn't just the right thing to do: it's essential to building an economy that works for everyone.

Budgets are moral documents. They reflect the values of any government and when you're compromising clean air, clean water, and lead, you're making a statement about communities you don't care about.