Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I also thank him and Mr. Harper for their leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor. Congratulations to the Committee on House Administration. I commend Congresswoman Brooks and Congressman Deutch for their work on the Ethics Committee in this regard. I thank Mr. Raskin as well for his work. Of course I want to thank Congresswoman Jackie Speier from California, who has made this part of her life's work in officialdom in her public service in the California Legislature and here. Today, the fruit of your labor, Madam Congresswoman, comes to fruition. Your strong leadership will ensure that no survivor of discrimination or harassment will face the injustice of having his or her voice silenced. The ME TOO Congress Act is our promise, in a bipartisan way, to hold every person accountable to the rule of absolutely zero tolerance. No matter someone's contribution to our country, harassment and discrimination are always unacceptable. With this bill, we are shining a blazing light on the scourge of workplace abuse, which has been allowed to fester in the shadows for too long. We are securing protections for all employees by streamlining and strengthening the resolution and reporting process. We are holding Members personally responsible for settlements, and we are guaranteeing taxpayer money will never again be used to create a culture of complicity and silence around workplace harassment.…”