Political Quotes

“I thank Senator Murray for her comments, and I concur in her observations. What we have seen on women's health care issues in this body is how some are trying to turn the clock back on the progress we have made. I was listening to my colleague talk about ultrasounds. Virginia just enacted an ultrasound bill this week. The Governor signed it into law, so this is spreading to other States. We talk about big government, but the government mandating ultrasounds for pregnant women? This is outrageous and something that on International Women's Day, it is right that we bring this to the attention of our colleagues. We have seen the same type of action taken against family planning, contraceptives, those who want to repeal Roe v. Wade. We have to stand strong with women and women's health care issues as we in America lead the international community. Around the world, International Women's Day is an occasion to honor and praise women for their accomplishments. On this International Women's Day, I stand with my colleagues to celebrate women who are making a difference both in America and around the world, in countries where they lead in the fight for justice, equality, and fairness for all women. All of us, women and men alike, can help by supporting women's efforts to claim their legal rights, live free from violence, earn a decent income, get an education, grow food for their families, and make their voices heard in their communities and beyond.…”