Political Quotes

“I support H.R. 169, the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination Act. This historic bill--the first civil rights bill of the new century--strengthens existing laws protecting Federal employees from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. H.R. 169 will create a more productive work environment by ensuring that agencies enforce the laws intended to protect Federal employees from harassment, discrimination and retaliation for whistleblowing. I thank the chairman of the Government Affairs Committee, Senator Lieberman, as well as Ranking Member Thompson and Senator Akaka for their leadership on this issue in committee. Their dedication to the passage of this ground-breaking initiative has proven to be of monumental importance. I applaud the leadership of Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner for introducing this important legislation. Working with Congressman Sensenbrenner, I introduced a similar bill in the Senate S. 201, the Federal Employee Protection Act. After the House passed H.R. 169 by a vote of 420 to 0, I urged the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs to act on H.R. 169 rather than my bill in the interest of moving the process forward. Finally, I recognize the work of the No Fear Coalition led by Marsha- Coleman Adebayo on this bill. Their efforts have been incredible.”