I'm proud to report that my home State of Connecticut has had laws on the books prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on sexual orientation since 1991.
In 29 other States, it is legal to fire someone because of their sexual orientation.
I want to thank Senator Shelby and Jack Reed and others here.
I think, too often, we talk to each other in this town and we don't talk to the people outside.
I often thought that had it not been for that tragic accident, Jerry Litton might have ended up President of the United States. He was that ...
This obviously is a delicate balance as we move forward in these areas.
I urge you to expeditiously facilitate his confirmation as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration.
We ought to be doing something here to minimize this practice which goes on which disadvantages very talented workers.
Some have argued that, with our economy still hurting, it's the wrong time to tackle health care reform.
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He is doing a fabulous job as a member of the House of Representatives and brings a lot of wealth, obviously doing a tremendous amount of wo...