Political Quotes

“Thank you so very much, and thank you for yielding. I want to especially say this evening that as we talk about women, we are anchored tonight by two women, Congresswoman Beatty, of course, from the great State of Ohio, and Congresswoman Kelly from Illinois. I have had a wonderful opportunity to meet these outstanding women, and I am so pleased that they are here this evening. I thank them again for leading this Special Order hour for the Congressional Black Caucus. Today, members of the CBC raise our collective voices to advocate for a stronger economy by supporting and investing in working women across America. My colleagues and I know improving the economic condition of families and communities across the country begins with strengthening the economic position of women, because when women succeed, America succeeds. Last week, we marked the fifth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the first piece of legislation signed by President Obama. As a result of this important legislation, women can more effectively take legal action against employers for gender-based pay discrepancies. While the Lilly Ledbetter Act helped provide a pathway for women to litigate pay discrimination, it does not address how we will invest in the economic future of working women in the United States. Today, women comprise almost half of the American workforce.…”