Political Quotes

The statistics are staggering. Over 20 million women, or 18 percent of all women in the United States, have been victims of rape.

Mr. President, I have sought recognition principally to urge my colleagues to ratify the START treaty with Russia. I ask unanimous consent at the outset that the text of a memorandum from Senator Jon Kyl and Senator Bob Corker, two…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Seapower and the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 4, 2010, at 10 a.m. The…

This Convention has been ratified by 186 of the 193 countries involved, and it is a very important statement of international policy to respect the rights of women and to advance the cause of women.