Patty Murray actually said...

"I also appreciate how Secretary McDonald has hit the ground sprinting in his new role and has taken immediate steps to get the veterans off wait lists and into care."

"Research has shown that when women take paid family leave after the birth of a child, they are more likely to return to work."

"I think those are great points, and I hope that we really look at this as we continue to pursue this, not only the cost to the Federal Government because of other challenges that these women face and ..."

"Women who take paid leave are 39 percent less likely to receive public assistance."