In his remarks at a recent Peace for Peoria event at the Civic Center, Caterpillar Inc. CEO Doug Oberhelman said his company is successful not just due to its products but also due to its diverse workforce.

“It’s because we welcome employees, customers, dealers, suppliers and contractors without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability,” he said.

Read his complete remarks here:

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