Barbara Mikulski: “Your commitment to--ongoing commitment to the empowerment of women and girls and children around the world is legendary.”

As the longest serving woman in congressional history, I proudly stand on the shoulders of the suffragists who fought bravely and boldly for generations to secure women's political equality.

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.

First of all, thank you, to the Senator. I, in no way, want to impede this conversation. I didn't realize that you had asked for 45 minutes, and I really found these comments by the supporters of the bill really quite instructive, and I…

When constituents come to you, make sure you do not promise results but promise best efforts, that you'll give it your best.