Jackie Speier actually said...

"This is unjust to our service members and their families."

"The only thing to fear is fear itself."

"notwithstanding any time limit contained in the original ERA, the ERA shall be valid to all intents and purposes when ratified by the legislature of three-fourths of the states."

"I hope there is no debate about the need for enshrining in the Constitution a clear and firm statement guaranteeing women equal rights under the law."