Political Quotes

“today, as we celebrate National Women's History Month, I rise to pay tribute to the extraordinary women, past and present, who have broken down barriers and continue to shape our nation's future. First, I would like to thank my distinguished colleague, Senator Barbara Mikulski, who herself has succeeded in redefining the role of women in politics by becoming the most senior woman in the Senate today. Twenty years ago, when Senator Mikulski was in the House, she and another one of my notable colleagues, Senator Orrin Hatch, co-sponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution declaring National Women's History Week, now a month long celebration acknowledging the accomplishments of women. I applaud my colleagues for their leadership in bringing forth this important celebration of women. This year's national theme is 'An Extraordinary Century for Women-- Now, Imagine the Future!' Given the extraordinary accomplishments of women this last century and the bright future of women in this new millennium, a more appropriate theme for this month's celebration of women could not have been chosen.”