Political Quotes

“today on Equal Pay Day, we are reminded of the fact that women across the country still make less money for the exact same work as their male counterparts, which is especially problematic for women of color, for whom the gap is even wider. We are also reminded of how vital our court system is to the future of equal opportunity for women in America and to the future of our working families. The next Supreme Court Justice will enter the Court at a critical moment for women's rights--a moment which could change the course of reproductive rights, voting rights, disability rights, and civil liberties in our Nation for generations to come. So naturally, I, much like my colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, wanted to know how these critical issues fit in Judge Gorsuch's judicial philosophy. I have serious concerns with his record of failing to protect women's health--granting corporations and healthcare providers leeway to undermine women's access to care. I am also troubled by his rulings on disability rights that would jeopardize access to public education for students with disabilities, which is particularly alarming for the 27 million women in America who live with a disability. It is personal for me. As an American living with disabilities, my life isn't like those of many of my colleagues in Congress. Getting around can be difficult. I can't always get into restaurants or other public spaces, even here in the Capitol.…”