Political Quotes

“Madam President, I am so pleased to come to the floor this morning to acknowledge that in the Capitol today there are 17 young women from Louisiana, Florida, New York, and Washington who are my special guests for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, which is today. I will submit their names for the Record to show that these young men and women have spent the day working with me in the Senate. I also wish to acknowledge the Ms. Foundation that created such an exciting, popular, very effective, and useful day for our country to celebrate, almost 17 years ago to this day, this effort where thousands of young people, perhaps even millions, are today with their parents at places of work, exploring opportunities for themselves and their future, understanding a little bit better how our economy works, how our country works. I know there are several Senators, including Senator Dodd, who are participating with me in this event. There are literally hundreds of young people throughout the Capitol today enjoying this special day with their parents or special friends. I would like to read into the Record names of these young men and women who are with me: From A.M. Barbe High School, Mariah Celestine, Lake Charles, LA; from Country Day School, Isabel Coleman, New Orleans, LA; from St. Peters School, Dominique Cravins, Washington, DC; from Amite West Side Middle School, Sarah Ellen Edwards, Amite, LA; from Georgetown Day School, Caroline Gottlieb, Washington, DC; from A.E.…”