Sen. Hirono Issues Statement on Nomination of Scalia to Be Labor Secretary
September 26, 2019
September 26, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Eugene Scalia to serve as Secretary of Labor:
"Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has consistently nominated individuals to serve in his cabinet who have major conflicts of interest and who are hostile to the Departments they are chosen to lead.
"The nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor fits squarely within this . . .
"Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has consistently nominated individuals to serve in his cabinet who have major conflicts of interest and who are hostile to the Departments they are chosen to lead.
"The nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor fits squarely within this . . .