Political Quotes

“I particularly salute the Senator from Maryland. I thank her for her leadership of our group of Democratic women. Senator Mikulski has, from the get-go, been there for the women of the Senate. This is the second time I have participated in this Checklist for Change, which she has put together. I also salute Senator McCaskill, who has brought a very talented dimension to our group of women. I think, as the other Democratic women as well come to the floor to discuss this Checklist for Change, you are going to see one thing; and that one thing is, we are all very committed to this country and very committed to see this country do the right thing by her people. My comments are forged by 15 years on the Senate Judiciary Committee. With the exception of Senator Moseley-Braun for a short period of time, I am the only woman who has served in history on the Judiciary Committee of the Senate and also serving 7 years as a member of the Intelligence Committee. I have always taken great stock in the fact that the United States of America has been a beacon of hope because people all over the world look to American justice and American human rights for inspiration.”