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Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to mark #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek and say ‘thank you’ to our federal workers. I also recognized three Virginians who’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty during their careers:
Ambassador Michael Kozak of Arlington, VA, has served at the State Department for 47 years under 9 presidents. He has been an advocate for democracy and human rights abroad and been at the forefront of many historic negotiations.
Kara De Castro of Haymarket, VA has done important work at the National Nuclear Security Administration, resulting in the downgrading of 17 metric tons of highly enriched uranium — the equivalent of 446 nuclear weapons.
Finally, if you like shorter lines at the airport - you should thank John Wagner of Ashburn, VA who’s worked to streamline the passport control process through his work at US Customs and Border Protection.
Thank you, Michael, Kara, and John for your hard work and service to our nation.
Unfortunately, the hard work of federal workers has frankly not been honored by this Administration. Pay freezes, hostile executive orders, and the President’s disastrous government shutdown are no way to say ‘thank you for your service.’
This is wrong, it’s unsustainable, and ultimately it will be taxpayers who suffer the consequences of this President’s actions.
Federal workers are our fellow Americans who dedicate their lives to serving their country, to protecting its people, and to making sure our tax dollars are properly spent. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek
