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Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich today issued the
following statement regarding the retirement of AFL-CIO President Lane
Kirkland:
In his 16 years as President of the AFL-CIO, Lane Kirkland
unified the house of labor, and fought for human rights and worker's rights
throughout the world. Perhaps the greatest legacy of his half-century of
service is the ferocious battle he waged against the trickle-down policies of
the 1980s. In an age of greed and privilege for some, Lane stood up for
fairness and opportunity for all -- and earned a place in the pantheon of
American heroes.
Even though Lane is now moving on to other pursuits, he
will remain a trusted advisor and a powerful voice for working Americans. On
behalf of all those privileged to serve as Labor Secretary during Lane's tenure
as the head of organized labor, I thank him for his extraordinary service, and
wish him and Irena the very best.
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