Political Quotes

“I come to the floor today to raise concerns about the unprecedented and partisan obstruction of a highly qualified nominee to a critical agency. In this country, it is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace because of the traits that make them who they are--their race, religion, sex, disability, and more--and it is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's responsibility to enforce those laws and give every person the opportunity to make a living for themselves without fear of discrimination or harassment. Right now, a single Republican Senator is threatening to derail the confirmation of Ms. Feldblum for another term on the EEOC. Ms. Feldblum has served two terms on the EEOC, where she has earned the respect of her professional colleagues on both sides of the aisle. She has strong support from Republicans and Democrats in the Senate, and she has been confirmed by this Senate twice. When it comes to independent boards and commissions, including the EEOC, the Senate has a longstanding practice of pairing nominees--one from the majority party and one from the minority party. This is so important because it allows the minority party the opportunity to have a voice. In this case, it allows my Democratic colleagues and me to ensure that employers are held accountable for workers' rights and safety on the job. This practice is also important to bipartisanship in the Senate.…”