It is absolutely critical for this committee and Congress to address the issue of workplace fairness, and to act decisively to end employmen...
I would like to especially thank Chairman Harkin along with Ranking Member Enzi for convening the hearing.
I urge the Senate to take action and pass a fully inclusive ENDA, opposing any motion to weaken this legislation.
The former chair of this committee, Senator Kennedy, worked his entire career to ensure opportunity for all Americans.
It's time, I believe, at long last for us to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well.
They are full and welcome members of our American family, and they deserve the same civil rights protections as all other Americans.
It is my intention to move this legislation.
I'm proud that one of our newest members, Senator Merkley, led the effort in his own State of Oregon for full equality for all Americans.
You've just always been in the forefront of that battle, and I appreciate that.
It's long past time to eliminate bigotry in the workplace and ensure equal opportunity for all Americans.
Thank you for your long history of support for civil rights.
Qualified workers should not be turned away or have to fear losing their livelihood for reasons that have nothing to do with their capabilit...
I believe America is ready to tear down the last walls of discrimination in our workplace.
This is not a Democratic or Republican value. It is an American value.
Once again, we are proud to testify our support behind the long-overdue Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
I believe that we're at a point now where the American people understand how important this is to--in the sense of justice, but also in the ...
I strongly support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and I commend Chairman Harkin and the HELP Committee for holding this hearing toda...
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would guarantee that America's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender workforce would never again fear...
