This issue is about discrimination, but it goes far beyond this case or discrimination in these circumstances. It goes to the fair pay issue which the Senator from Maryland has been fighting for here in this Chamber for months and years. Obviously, we are going to do much more, but today is the first step in the direction of justice for women, and I think it will be a good day today if we are able to pass this legislation.
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