Political Quotes

“I want to speak to you on behalf of the 135 million women of America about an issue that has more likely than not touched each of our lives at some point in time. Let me just say that it is not an uncommon occurrence in Congress for either Chamber to authorize funding for a particular program but not to fully fund that program at the authorized levels. It happens often, and, in some circumstances, there may be justifiable reasons to take such a course of action. By not fully funding some wasteful programs, we might even save the taxpayers of America some of their hard earned tax dollars and use them towards programs that work and that make a difference in the daily lives of America's families. But I think it would come as a great surprise to many Americans-- especially to those 135 million women--to know that a program such as the Violence Against Women Act, which was passed as part of last year's crime bill in Congress, has not yet been fully funded. Now, I think it is safe to say that the Violence Against Women Act is one program that deserves its full funding. It is not wasteful. It is not unnecessary.”