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Tom Perez is a prominent American attorney and politician, best known for his role as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2021. Born on October 7, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, Perez has dedicated his career to public service, advocating for civil rights and social justice. A Harvard Law School graduate, he served as Secretary of Labor under President Obama, where he championed policies to improve workers' rights and economic equity. His legacy is marked by a commitment to inclusivity and progressive reform.
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"Each year, Labor Day gives us an opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions that working men and women make to our nation, our economy and our collective prosperity. It gives us a chance to show gratitude for workers' grit, dedication, ingenuity and strength, which define our nation's character."
Tom Perez
"When we talk about the kind of folks whose lives will be made better by raising the minimum wage, we're not talking about a couple teenagers earning extra spending money to supplement their allowance. We're talking about providers and breadwinners. Working Americans with bills to pay and mouths to feed."
Tom Perez"With patience, persistence, and partnership, we can create economic opportunity for every person willing to work hard for it."
Tom Perez
"It's a false choice to say we either have job safety or job growth. It's a false choice to suggest that the only way for a business to survive is to make sure workers have low wages and little or no benefits. There are ample models across this country where we've demonstrated the contrary."
Tom Perez"From the new hate crimes law to the repeal of DOMA and 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' to the emerging popular support for marriage equality, we are making progress at breakneck speed. As someone who has dedicated most of my career to civil rights law, I am deeply moved by this sea change and proud to have done my part."
Tom Perez
"The theme of the Labor Department's centennial is 'Then, Now, Next.' So in honoring Esther Peterson, we look not just to the past but to the future, acknowledging with honesty and a sense of purpose the lingering challenges we still face and the distance we've yet to travel before equality is truly a reality in the lives of all women."
Tom Perez
"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."
Tom Perez