Political Quotes

Mr. President, I rise to join with my colleagues in addressing an issue that affects women and families across America every day; that is, wage discrimination. Over 50 years have passed since the Equal Pay Act was signed into law to…

Madam President, I come to the Senate floor today to discuss an issue of enormous importance to my State, our country, and future generations. I thank my colleagues for bringing attention to the critical issue of climate change earlier…

I am one of the biggest proponents of STEM education in the Senate, because it is so important for the jobs today.

I'm very excited to be able to hold a hearing on this topic, as I have been a strong supporter of minority serving institutions since before I came to the U.S. Senate.