Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership in bringing this important legislation to the floor of the House. This is about building back better with women, not stifling innovation and entrepreneurship, but reaping the benefits of all that women have to offer in our country. Mr. Speaker, nearly 60 years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, lauding it as ``a measure that adds to our laws another structure basic to democracy.'' Today, I rise in support of a similarly momentous measure for our democracy, the Paycheck Fairness Act, which will strengthen that law and reaffirm this pledge: equal work deserves equal pay. We all salute Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, the guardian angel of this legislation, and so much of what Democrats' work on behalf of women and families. Chairwoman DeLauro is relentless, introducing this bill in each of the last 13 Congresses and securing bipartisan support and the support of the entire House Democratic Caucus. And now, because of her leadership, we have a chance for it to become law. Many of us, with Chair DeLauro at the helm, have helped lead the charge for equal pay for many years now. Twelve years ago, House Democrats passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to protect women's right to challenge unfair pay in the courts. We are proud that President Obama made this bill the first bill he signed into law. You talked about it earlier, Mr. Chairman.…”