Joe Courtney actually said...

"Despite the progress that we have made there is still much left to be done, and I believe there are many issues where Democrats and Republicans can join together again to strengthen our civil rights l..."

"I urge both chairmen--and I see Mr. Kline here today--to work with Representatives Polis and Ros-Lehtinen to build bipartisan sponsors in the House."

"The Employment Nondiscrimination Act, which I am proud to cosponsor, would prohibit discrimination in the workplace because of someone's sexual orientation or gender identity."

"I would also urge both chairmen to work with us on the Protecting Older Americans Against Discrimination Act."