Political Quotes

On the recordJune 15, 2011
If we eliminate the SBA's valuable programs specifically targeted for women, what are we saying about the value that we place on women in our country and our belief in their ability to play a vital role in turning this economy around?
Said by
Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Landrieu emphasizes the importance of SBA programs for women in the economy.

Share & report

More from Mary Landrieu

Nov 13, 2014

I think the Senator pointed out some key points--not only how important this pipeline is for the middle of America but for the economy of the whole country. The pipeline and the supplies that are coming and the workers to build this…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-13
Nov 13, 2014

I thank my colleagues for allowing a 10-minute discussion today by unanimous consent on an important issue the Congress is taking up today. On the House side, debate on the Keystone Pipeline is starting, and I understand there could…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-13
Nov 12, 2014

Mr. President, I was hoping to catch the Senator before he left the floor because I wanted to ask him--and I am not sure he is going to slip back in here, but I was going to ask him if he thought maybe--because I agree with him that that…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-12
Nov 12, 2014

The Senator from West Virginia is so right in focusing this debate at this moment on the subject of national security because Veterans Day was just celebrated by all of us yesterday. We all participated in Veterans Day events. So it pains…

Congressional Record · 2014-11-12

Other voices in this conversation