Political Quotes

“50 years ago, the Equal Pay Act passed in Congress with strong bipartisan support. That should be no surprise. It makes sense. Back in 1963, 201 Democrats joined with 160 Republicans to support equal pay for equal work. Only 9 Members voted ``no.'' Back then, women earned just 59 cents for every dollar men earned. And today, we're still 23 cents short on the promise of equal pay. Half a century later, women earn 77 cents for every dollar men make for the same work. The Paycheck Fairness Act would strengthen the Equal Pay Act, giving women the paychecks they deserve and have earned. It would eliminate the loopholes and carve-outs that have denied women basic fairness for decades. As we celebrate the passage of the Equal Pay Act, let's hope for a return to bipartisanship and common sense. Let's make sure that women are paid what they deserve and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Equal pay was bipartisan 50 years ago. It should be bipartisan today. ____________________”