Jeanne Shaheen: “I rise to express my disappointment, and frankly bewilderment, over the blocking of a resolution to recognize…”

“I rise to express my disappointment, and frankly bewilderment, over the blocking of a resolution to recognize International Women's Day. This week, on Monday, March 8, the world commemorated International Women's Day, a day for people around the world to celebrate the economic, political, and social achievements of women--past, present, and future. We have made significant progress over the years in advancing women's rights and these should be celebrated. However, International Women's Day is also a day to recognize how much work there is yet to do in the struggle for equal rights and opportunities. But last week, I, along with three of our colleagues--Senator Cardin, Senator Gillibrand, and Senator Boxer--submitted a resolution to do that, to recognize and honor those women in the United States and around the world who have worked throughout history to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights and to recognize the significant obstacles women continue to face.”