Political Quotes

“Senator Dole's commitment to women goes beyond the workplace. Under his leadership, the Senate passed legislation to provide Medicare coverage of a drug that was proven effective in the fight against breast cancer. He created a tax credit for expenses associated with the long-term care of elderly spouses who are sick or family members, especially important for women because they represent 78 percent of our Nation's primary caregivers. For those who found themselves in need of a helping hand, Bob Dole has been the driving force behind meaningful, compassionate welfare reform, to transfer welfare into workfare and move people from the welfare rolls to the payrolls. He made sure it was not done on the backs of children by ensuring that we inserted $3 billion in additional child care funding, and this bill passed the Senate with 87 votes. In another commitment to women and families, he joined with me in providing for tough child support enforcement provisions to send a message to deadbeat parents that the days of parental irresponsibility are over. The bottom line is, Mr. President, the record goes on and on. The record shows that when it comes to America's women, you can count on Bob Dole. Finally, on a personal level, I would like to express my deepest appreciation for Senator Dole's friendship and wise counsel over the years, not only here in the U.S. Senate but throughout my years in the House of Representatives.”