Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this week, we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It says: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. For 50 years, those words have changed the lives of American women and girls and their families for the better. As a mom, I was able to watch my daughter excel on a more level playing field, and I look forward to watching my granddaughter do the very same thing. Today, more women than ever are competing for the awards and scholarships once reserved for men. And wouldn't you know it--more women than men graduate from college. In short, title IX means something to women and girls in this country. It has opened countless doors of opportunity. Today, I would like to invite all of my colleagues to join me in supporting a simple resolution celebrating the promise of title IX. It recognizes the 50th anniversary, it honors the work of women's rights activists who led the fight for equal treatment among men and women in education, and it encourages all women and girls in the United States to continue to pursue academic and athletic accomplishments if they so choose. I thank my colleagues in advance for joining me as we celebrate the women and girls in this country and all of their beautiful potential. ____________________”