July 15, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 118 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING LEO GERARD ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. LEVIN of Michigan asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a 
great leader of workers throughout North America and, indeed, the 
world, Leo Gerard, who retired this afternoon as the president of the 
United Steelworkers.
  Leo rose through the ranks and was a dynamic leader of the 
steelworkers for 40 years, and he was president for the last 18 years. 
He led on so many issues.
  He was a fierce negotiator for his members, but he was also a leader 
for all workers. For example, he brought the environmental movement and 
the labor movement together to tackle tough issues about keeping our 
water and air clean for everyone and for future generations, while 
protecting our jobs.
  But one thing I think stands out. I want to pledge to Leo Gerard on 
his retirement that we are not going to pass a replacement NAFTA unless 
it honors the workers of Mexico, Canada, and the United States.

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  What a great champion for workers in North America. I assure Leo that 
we are going to carry on his work.
  God bless him.

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