She has the experience & vision to ensure the Treasury Department is at the forefront of the fight for working families, and I look forward to working with her to support our Commonwealth and country.

Bob Casey: I'm headed to the Senate floor to confirm Janet Yellen for Treasury Secretary. Not only will Janet Yellen make history as the first woman to lead the Treasury Department, but she will be the steady, experienced hand we need to guide us out of an economic crisis that the last administration exacerbated at every turn. I was honored to cast my vote in favor of her confirmation. Richard Blumenthal: Janet Yellen is supremely qualified to confront the monumental challenges facing our economy-providing strong, serious leadership at the Treasury Department. Secretary Yellen is the kind of experienced, crisis-tested leader the country needs overcome this historic economic crisis. Don Beyer: Warmest congratulations to, the first woman to hold the office of Secretary of the Treasury, on her bipartisan confirmation. I’m grateful for her lifetime of service and willingness to serve once again. Michael Bennet: Secretary Yellen’s overwhelming, bipartisan confirmation is an affirmation of her ability to lead and a positive sign for our country as President Biden’s administration begins. Our new Treasury Secretary has deep experience that will be essential to take on the urgent economic crisis we face and #BuildBackBetter by investing in American workers. Tammy Baldwin: I voted for Janet Yellen to become the first woman to lead in its 231-year history.

Here’s what they’re saying about Secretary Yellen’s Senate confirmation: As the first woman to lead the Treasury Department - and the first person to have ever served as Treasury Secretary, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors and Chair of the Federal Reserve - Secretary Yellen is a strong, crisis-tested leader prepared to address the urgent economic and financial policy decisions facing the nation. Secretary Yellen has the deep experience to meet this moment and get the economy back on track, strengthen the financial system, and restore jobs.

The Senate confirmation came days after Secretary Yellen won unanimous backing from both Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee. WASHINGTON – Secretary Janet Yellen was confirmed in a historic vote by the United States Senate as Secretary of the Treasury Department, gaining broad bi-partisan support.

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