Hilda Solis quotes

Justice is not available to all equally; it is something that many of us must struggle to achieve. As an elected official, I know that fighting for what is just is not always popular but it is necessary; that is the real challenge that public servants face and it is where courage counts the most. Without courage, our action or inaction results in suffering of the few and injustice for all. (Hilda Solis)
My parents raised me and my six siblings with little money... but lots of love. View quote
Hilda Solis
People have to be reminded that unions played a very historic role in our economy. View quote
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My father was a member of the Teamsters Union in California, where he helped to organize better health care for workers. My mother worked for more than 20 years on an assembly line. View quote
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My role was to bring about fairness in the workplace. All I did was implement the laws that were currently on the books. View quote
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No family should have to depend on the labor of its children to put food on the table and no person should be forced to work in captivity. View quote
Hilda Solis
No one has the right to threaten the health, education, and well-being of children by involving them in illegal or inappropriate work. View quote
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In my teens, I worked as an aide in my community supervising and mentoring youth in various programs and delivering lunches to needy students. View quote
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Protecting children and vulnerable workers abroad is a part of our overall efforts here at the Department of Labor. View quote
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I would hope more people would have optimism about where the Latino has come. How we have emerged, and that there will be more women, women of color especially Latinas who will get involved. View quote
Hilda Solis

Hilda Solis

Hilda Solis - Image
Photo: US Department of Labor, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Politician
Born: October 20, 1957
Quotes count: 10
Wikipedia: Hilda Solis

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