Political Quotes

I rise as an enthusiastic supporter of the Murray amendment requiring the EEOC to implement the change recommended by President Obama that would add compensation data to its employment data form, and also to provide it with $1 million to…

I am furious and fed up at Congress's inability to act in a bipartisan way to protect us from the Zika virus. The U.S. is facing a public health emergency. Americans are desperate for Congress to respond. Instead, the House of…

I come to the floor as the vice chair of the Committee on Appropriations. That means I am the Democratic leader on appropriations for this session of Congress, and next to me is the distinguished Senator from Vermont, Mr. Leahy, who will…

we just heard a very instructive discussion on legislation proposed by the veterans authorizing committee. I wish to compliment both the chair and the ranking member on the debate. It was content rich, it was civil, and there were moments…