of course @SenMullin is correct.

The only reason he is wrong is because the secretary of labor does nothing. Which is sad

Marianne, why should you be upset that he said that? Do you think he does not have valid points about whether this person is qualified for this job?

Tell us if you think his questions are relevant or irrelevant…

He would also probably argue that only an oil tycoon should be Secretary of Energy.

"This is the way the government works, in practice: Each department is controlled BY the people who the department was originally created TO control." -- from the British sitcom _Yes, Prime Minister_

Aren’t you the energy crystal lady

can you imagine how much this guys talks down to his employees. very likely a nightmare of a boss

He didn't say "that".

Well these unelected officials Or elected officials have No experience in these things as the guy asked.