CAPAC Applauds Nomination of Chris Lu as Deputy Secretary of Labor
Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House nominated Chris Lu, former Cabinet Secretary and former Co-Chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI), to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Labor. If confirmed, Mr. Lu will be the second Asian American in history to hold a Deputy Secretary level position. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
“I congratulate Chris Lu on his nomination to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Labor. It has been a privilege to work with Chris over the years, and I know he possesses the intellect, experience, and talent to thrive in this new role. I look forward to the work he will do to advance opportunities for every hardworking American.
“Chris’s historic nomination is a great step forward for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and one that CAPAC has been proud to support. I commend President Obama for his continued commitment to nominating highly qualified candidates to his Administration, and urge my Senate colleagues to move swiftly on Chris’s confirmation.”
Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo (GU), CAPAC Vice Chair:
“I commend President Obama on his nomination of Christopher Lu to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Labor. Mr. Lu has been a strong advocate in advancing priorities important to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, especially during his time as an Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary. I hope that the Senate will act swiftly on Mr. Lu’s nomination. I look forward to working with him on issues important to AAPIs and all Americans.”
Congressman Mike Honda (CA-17), CAPAC Chair Emeritus:
“I am thrilled about the nomination of Chris Lu to be Deputy Secretary of Labor. I have been honored to work closely with Chris for many years, and am proud to call him a friend. He is a leader in the AAPI community, and I’m glad that his years of hard work have been recognized through this nomination. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of President’s Johnson declaration of a War on Poverty, and work to eradicate income inequality, I know that Chris will be a champion for the rights of America’s workers. His sharp mind, and wealth of knowledge on a variety of issues, make him an excellent candidate for this position. I know that he is the right person to create programs that will result in long-term, well-paying jobs for many Americans.”
Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI):
“Chris Lu is a strong, experienced choice to serve as Deputy Secretary of Labor. I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Chris through our work with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and civil rights organizations such as OCA. I am confident he will promote the interests of working families as a key figure at the Department of Labor.”
Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07):
“I’m thrilled that President Obama has nominated Chris Lu to be Deputy Secretary of Labor. Having served the American people in several positions in the Administration and Congress before, Chris is extremely well-qualified to take on this important role, and his appointment is historic for the Asian American community. I hope he is swiftly confirmed.”
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02):
“Chris Lu has displayed his deep sense of dedication to public service through his many years serving in different roles, such as former White House Cabinet Secretary, as well as many years of experience as a senior aide in Congress. I am proud of my friend Chris, and know that his breadth of experience will serve as a great asset to the Department of Labor. He will bring a fresh, dynamic approach to leadership and problem-solving as he works hard to close our nation’s skills gap and strengthen our economy.”
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13):
“I applaud President Obama’s nomination of Chris Lu as Deputy Secretary of Labor. As a former Cabinet Secretary in the White House and co-chair of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Chris Lu is uniquely qualified to fight for working families and tackle unemployment at the Department of Labor. Mr. Lu’s historic nomination marks only the second time an Asian American has been nominated to a Deputy Secretary position, and is a victory for all Americans who share his commitment to diversity and equality.”
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