Elaine Chao Quotes


Our nations workers are our nation’s greatest asset.


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Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor (Republican), Public Remarks, Press Conference, February 1, 2006

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Elaine Chao
Elaine Chao
  • Born: March 26, 1953
  • Nationality: American, Taiwanese
  • Profession: Politician

Elaine Lan Chao is a Chinese American politician, who is the 18th and current US Secretary of Transportation. She is a member of the Republican Party.