Political Quotes

“first of all, I want to thank my wonderful colleagues for their leadership, Senator Merkley and Senator Baldwin, for not just being on the floor today and speaking out but speaking out every day for introducing the Equality Act, of which I am very proud to be a cosponsor, and for continually standing up for the rights of all Americans. In 2013, a Michigan funeral director wrote a letter. It said: What I must tell you is very difficult for me and is taking all the courage I can muster. I felt imprisoned in a body that does not match my mind, and this has caused me great despair and loneliness. She told her coworkers, from now on, she was choosing to live her truth; from now on, she would be living and working as a woman. Unfortunately, she paid dearly for her courage, and 2 weeks later she was fired. That woman was Aimee Stephens of Redford, MI This week, Aimee's courage literally changed history--literally changed history. In a 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that what happened to Aimee was illegal. It was illegal. Period. Employers cannot fire or otherwise discriminate against employees simply because of who they are or whom they love. Period. Sadly, Aimee didn't get to celebrate the landmark victory, and we all wish she were here right now to be able to join and lead the celebration. She died last month at age 59. She will go down in history as someone who took a stand for equality, for basic fairness, and made our Nation a better place.…”