“Many Americans, especially those of us of Hispanic descent, celebrate his success and his personal story as yet another example of all that’s possible in America, no matter where you or your family came from,” Mr. Rubio said. “Unfortunately, intellect and work ethic are not sufficient qualifications for a cabinet secretary.”

He added, “Mr. Perez’s far-left views and troubling record at the Justice Department simply do not qualify him to lead the Labor Department, and I will strongly oppose his confirmation.”