Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I wish to add my voice to those of my colleagues paying tribute to the senior Senator from Maryland, who recently became the longest-serving female Member of Congress in American history. Senator Barbara Mikulski and I were first elected to the Senate at the same time. Over the past 26 years she has been a colleague, a legislative partner, and a friend. Courageous, determined, and honorable are only a few of the words I use when describing Senator Mikulski. Senator Mikulski has devoted her life to public service. She began her career as a social worker in Baltimore, where she worked with high- risk children and educated seniors about Medicare. In 1971, she transitioned into politics by attaining a seat on the Baltimore City Council. As a council member, she continued to advocate for those in need. In 1976, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she became the first woman ever to sit on the influential Energy and Commerce Committee. As a member of the House, she worked on a variety of important legislation, including funding for shelters for battered spouses. Issues concerning women have always been a passion of Senator Mikulski's. From sponsoring the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to being a leader in women's health issues, she has been a champion for women's rights. Senator Mikulski was particularly helpful to me during the Grand Forks flooding in 1997.…”