Political Quotes

“Senator Murray, you and I have talked about it. We all talked about it. Part of the pain of this process is a real concern that sexual assault victims and survivors may take away from this process that their stories will not be heard or believed. Part of the pain I am taking away from this process is those who have a story to tell or might have been prepared to have the courage to report may decide: Look what happened to Dr. Ford. It doesn't matter. No one will believe me, and why should I go through that? I have to say this. You and I have discussed it, and Senator Blumenthal and I have discussed it together. Part of what we must message--even if our Republican colleagues will not--is to all of the women and men out there who have experienced this: We will hear you. We will see you. We will respect you. We will give you dignity. Speak your truth. Do not be afraid. Do not let this system or any aspect of it bully you into silence. It is critical we talk about this issue. I believe this is an issue right now that is where the issue of domestic violence was about 30 years ago. There was a perception about domestic violence I hope we have gotten beyond. There was a perception about domestic violence: Oh, you know, what happens in the King's castle is the King's business. That is private business. That is not our business. Then we evolved as a society and realized, no, she is walking around with a black eye or a busted lip; that is everybody's business.…”