Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 26, 2019
We have seen women in the trades. Across the country the representation is quite low, but in Oregon we have a wonderful organization, Oregon Trades Women.
Said by
Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Bonamici highlights women's representation in trades, noting Oregon's success with Oregon Trades Women.

Share

More from Suzanne Bonamici

Jun 16, 2025

The proposed elimination of the Women’s Bureau and termination of grants that support women in the workforce is a total betrayal of women across the country.

motherjones.com
May 20, 2025

I rise today to oppose the big, bad billionaire bill, especially the cuts to Medicaid. According to the Congressional Budget Office, this bill will result in more than 13 million people across the country losing health insurance coverage…

govinfo.gov
Dec 15, 2025

That is why we have Federal education research, which they are also trying to cut. I tell you: If we could fully fund IDEA, if we could fully fund title I for low-income schools, fund title II for professional development, fund title III…

govinfo.gov
Dec 15, 2025

Absolutely. Kids can't learn if they are hungry, if they are homeless, or if they are sick. Those programs really matter. I thank Representative Hayes for leading this. We must protect the Department of Education. It is the future of our…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation