We respectfully ask that Chairman Harkin move S. 811, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, to a committee vote.

Qualified workers should not be turned away or have to fear losing their livelihood for reasons that have nothing to do with their qualifications, their skills, or their performance.

workplace discrimination against people who are gay or lesbian, who are bisexual or transgender violate basic American values of equality, opportunity, and fair play.

We are talking about a fundamental American value, equal treatment for all, the principle that no citizen in our country should be discriminated against.

This legislation will simultaneously protect employers' First Amendment religious freedom rights, while ensuring employees are treated with respect.

discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals is widespread and these widespread harms demand a response.

Too many hardworking Americans... are being judged not by their talent, their ability, and their qualifications, but by their sexual orientation or gender identity.

I want to publicly thank Senator Merkley, Senator Kirk, and many others for introducing a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

that is one reason why 86 percent of Fortune 500 companies have bans on sexual orientation discrimination

It is time to make clear that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans are first class citizens.

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act ensures liberty and it ensures equality.

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Mr. President, Democrats and Republicans hold a different view on many issues. But the bipartisan work by Senators Stabenow and Roberts on the agriculture jobs bill demonstrates, despite our differences, we can still find common ground. I…

Mr. Attorney General, for nearly 2 years, we have been working with DEA and industry stakeholders on legislation to allow nursing home residents access to medically necessary drugs they need to manage crippling pain.

I would like to know that we have your continued commitment to work with us to reach a mutually agreeable solution.

The American people deserve better. They deserve an Attorney General who is accountable and independent.

I would be happy--I always have concerns about recess appointments.

I appreciate and admire the Senator's concern. He has expressed it. He has stated it very clearly.