Carolyn Maloney actually said...

"The fact that we are here discussing it today is symbolic, because it is an important time for women in our Nation."

"Today we come to lift up women and to help to preserve and share the legacies of women who paved the way before us."

"It was only recently that in a bipartisan effort with Connie Morella we were able to move the great statue of the great women revolutionary leaders that led to women having the right to vote."

"This statue shows the importance of these women, but there are many other women that have contributed to the success of our great country."