You've just always been in the forefront of that battle, and I appreciate that.
I'm proud that one of our newest members, Senator Merkley, led the effort in his own State of Oregon for full equality f...
This is not a Democratic or Republican value; this is an American value.
It's time, I believe, at long last for us to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender ident...
I urge the Senate to take action and pass a fully inclusive ENDA, opposing any motion to weaken this legislation.
I would like to especially thank Chairman Harkin along with Ranking Member Enzi for convening the hearing.
It is absolutely critical for this committee and Congress to address the issue of workplace fairness, and to act decisiv...
This Congress will continue to come back, come back in the future to look at these, and to make sure that we balance the...
Every year numerous qualified, hard-working Americans are denied job opportunities, are terminated, or experience on-the...
I don't believe our country has ever gone wrong when we expand civil rights. Never.
Our legislation will create health insurance exchanges that pool small businesses together and increase competition.
We're fighting for you. And help is on the way.
Small businesses are woven into the fabric of the American dream: they reflect our pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit...
Our plan for affordable, quality health care will save small businesses tens of billions of dollars in spending on healt...
I know that Senator Harkin has been working very hard on preventative measures.
As is well known, our legislation will ban arbitrary limits on benefits and place limits on out-of-pocket expenses.
An estimated 3.6 million small businesses nationwide will qualify for a tax credit of up to 50 percent of premiums to ma...
This time, we will not fail.
