Political Quotes

“Madam President, today we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark piece of legislation that continues to improve the lives of millions of women, their families, and the communities that support them. I was proud to cosponsor this legislation when it was originally enacted in 1994, led by then-Senator, now-Vice President Biden. And I was proud to fight for its reauthorizations in 2000, 2005, and 2013, each time refining and building upon the great work that VAWA does each day. This legislation stands today as an as an example of what we are really called here to do--meeting people's day-to-day needs. That means protecting people, making their lives better, and providing vital resources to those in need. No woman in this country should live in fear that her partner will hurt or kill her or her kids. I have zero tolerance for domestic violence. If you are beaten and abused, you should have somewhere to turn for help and a path to recovery. VAWA is crucial in all of our communities. Every day VAWA is providing services to families in desperate need. I hear from my constituents far too often about the challenges they are facing, often involving significant economic struggles only to be complicated by deep emotional pain and fear. Here are the statistics: 1 in 4 women will be victims of domestic violence. 16 million children are exposed to domestic violence every day.…”