"Women are more than capable of making their own personal, medical decisions without consulting their legislator."
"Unfortunately, for women in this country, this access has come under attack."
"Over the last 40 years, politicians across the country have been increasingly chipping away at the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade."
"Americans across the country expect to have access to high-quality, dependable health care when they and their families need it."
"There is no Federal law that specifically addresses discrimination in education based on sexual orientation and gender identity."
"I view ROTC programs as standing at the intersection between the crisis of sexual assaults in the military and the issue of sexual assault on campus."
"This legislation would add to the important protections that we're already discussing today."
"Same-sex sexual violence has certainly not always been taken seriously by law enforcement."
"The authority's inaction leads to a greater sense of fear and insecurity for the LGBTI community."
"I certainly want to make sure that that's affordable."
"I would encourage you to get that level of specificity."