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Washington, D.C. – "Throughout her illustrations and groundbreaking career, Congresswoman Hilda Solis has been a strong and staunch ally to America's working families. Her successful advocacy for increases in the federal minimum wage and her tireless efforts on behalf of our nation's displaced workers proves that she has the passion and fervor necessary to lead our nation's Labor Department.

Washington, D.C. – "Today, I commend the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for their conviction of Colonel Theoneste Bagosora, whose role in the 1994 genocide resulted in the death of over 800,000 Rwandans."

Washington, D.C. – "Earlier today, President-elect Obama announced Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, as his nominee to become the next Secretary of Education. Mr. Duncan's steadfast resolve to reform failing Chicago schools demonstrates that he has both the leadership and innovative foresight necessary to meet the challenges of a 21st Century educational system.

Washington, D.C. – "This past weekend, amid recent reports that foreclosures have reached record levels, President-elect Barack Obama announced New York City Housing Commissioner Shaun Donovan as his nominee for Secretary of House and Urban Development. As director of the nation's largest municipal housing department, Mr. Donovan demonstrated expert judgment and an ability to lead that will enable him to play an integral role in efforts to reduce foreclosures, improve housing infrastructure and combat homelessness.

Washington, D.C. – "The obstructionist tactics employed by Senate Republicans earlier this week in derailing the auto industry aid package was ill-conceived, irresponsible and short-sighted. By not passing this vitally needed aid package, Senate Republicans endangered the employment prospects of over 3 million hardworking Americans and distastefully turned their backs on America's struggling manufacturing sector.

Washington, D.C. – "On December 10, 1948, the member states of the United Nations joined together to issue the first global statement on fundamental freedoms and human rights. This Universal Declaration of Human Rights has permeated governments and inspired populations to denounce tyranny and promote peace.

"Yet, despite advances over the last sixty years, the fight for human rights is far from over. In 2008 alone, we have witnessed an ongoing genocide in Sudan, political oppression in Tibet, and the tyrannical repression of basic civil liberties in Zimbabwe."