“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

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On the recordNovember 14, 2017
Well, it changes it dramatically. Right now, there's literally 90 days that a victim has to wait before they can either file a complaint or go to court. They also have to file and sign a nondisclosure agreement. They aren't represented by any counsel, and yet the harasser is represented by the House of Representatives.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Speier explains how her proposed legislation will reform the current system for handling sexual harassment claims in Congress.

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