On the recordDecember 14, 2011
Now, Senator Vitter opened up the issue of treatment of women. So I am going to take that up, because what is said here reminds me of the days--oh gosh, am I dating myself, of Joe McCarthy.
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congress.gov“Now, Senator Vitter opened up the issue of treatment of women. So I am going to take that up, because what is said here reminds me of the days--oh gosh, am I dating myself, of Joe McCarthy.”
Boxer compares current issues to McCarthyism regarding treatment of women.
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