Maria Cantwell actually said...

"Statement of Senator Cantwell"

"I think you should take away from today's hearing that while some progress has been made, we very much look forward to this July 1 report, which is mid-term, I guess, and we are going to get the final..."

"VAWA ensures that violence prevention programs receive strong federal funding, and gives law enforcement powerful tools to fight violence and trafficking."

"One key step to empowering women around the world is through access to education."